Emily Dickinson Lexicon

MARCH, n.² [F. marche; It. marzo; D. mark; G. marsch.]

1. The walk or movement of soldiers in order, whether infantry or cavalry. The troops were fatigued with a long march.
2. A grave, deliberate, or solemn walk. The long, majestic march. Pope.
3. A slow or laborious walk. Addison.
4. A signal to move; a particular beat of the drum. Knolles.
5. Movement; progression; advance; as, the march of reason; the march of mind.