Marchland

Pronunciation: /ˈmɑɹtʃˈɫænd/

Marchland (noun)

  1. Land near a border, often used for farming, historically linked to areas controlled by two sides.
  2. Wet or low land near a border, sometimes protected or managed because it is difficult to cross.

Examples

  • The village depends on marchland for farming.
  • Farmers protect marchland from flooding each spring.