"Markit" meaning in All languages combined

See Markit on Wiktionary

Proper name [English]

Etymology: Borrowed from Uyghur مەكىت (mekit). Etymology templates: {{bor|en|ug|مەكىت}} Uyghur مەكىت (mekit) Head templates: {{en-proper noun}} Markit
  1. Alternative form of Makit Wikipedia link: Defense Mapping Agency Tags: alt-of, alternative Alternative form of: Makit
    Sense id: en-Markit-en-name-qpDTAs00 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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