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Denmark

den·mark

UK/ˈdɛn.mɑːk/ US/ˈdɛn.mɑɹk/ fairly common

noun

1.

a constitutional monarchy in northern Europe; consists of the mainland of Jutland and many islands between the North Sea and the Baltic Sea

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Origin

From Middle English Denemarke, Denmarke, from Old English Denemearc, from Dene (“Dane”) + mearc (“march”), a calque of Old Norse Danmǫrk.

Phrases

  • Denmark Hill
  • Denmark satin
  • Denmark Strait
  • New Denmark
  • something is rotten in the state of Denmark
  • Southern Denmark

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