to make a march

March \March\, n. [F. marche.]
   1. The act of marching; a movement of soldiers from one
      stopping place to another; military progress; advance of
      troops.
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            These troops came to the army harassed with a long
            and wearisome march.                  --Bacon.
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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; as, the march of time.
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            With solemn march
            Goes slow and stately by them.        --Shak.
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            This happens merely because men will not bide their
            time, but will insist on precipitating the march of
            affairs.                              --Buckle.
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   3. The distance passed over in marching; as, an hour's march;
      a march of twenty miles.
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   4. A piece of music designed or fitted to accompany and guide
      the movement of troops; a piece of music in the march
      form.
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            The drums presently striking up a march. --Knolles.
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   {To make a march}, (Card Playing), to take all the tricks of
      a hand, in the game of euchre.
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