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2. Hence: Measured and regular advance or
movement, like that of soldiers moving in order; stately or
deliberate walk; steady onward movement.

With solemn march

Goes slow and stately by them.

This happens merely because men will not bide their
time, but will insist on precipitating the march of
affairs.

3. The distance passed over in marching; as,
an hour's march; a march of twenty miles.

4. A piece of music designed or fitted to
accompany and guide the movement of troops; a piece of music in the
march form.

The drums presently striking up a
march.

To make a march, (Card Playing), to
take all the tricks of a hand, in the game of euchre.

March"er (?), n. One who
marches.

March"er, n. [See 2d March.]
The lord or officer who defended the marches or borders of a
territory.


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