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Definition of marcy

marcy

/ˈmɑːr.si/
mar · cy
Plural:Marcys
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marcy Lexical Profile

• noun

1

A female given name, frequently used as a diminutive form of Marcella or Marcia.

Example

"Marcy decided to pursue a degree in environmental science after volunteering at the local nature reserve."

2

American The highest mountain peak in the U.S. state of New York, located within the Adirondack High Peaks region.

• Rhymes for marcy

• Nearby Words

march
marcher
marchlike
marcy
mardalsfossen
mare
margarine

Word Origin & Etymology

Derived as a diminutive of the female given names Marcella or Marcia, which ultimately trace back to the Roman name Marcus and the Roman god of war, Mars. Place names like Mount Marcy are typically named after notable historical figures bearing the surname.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

Cite this Entry

Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Marcy. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/marcy
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