Cryptic crossword clue
They may demonstrate gear ultimately in the borders 8

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 8 letter word MARCHERS

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What does MARCHERS mean?

MARCHERS noun
  1. An inhabitant of a march (border country); specifically, a marcher lord.
  2. A border territory, a march (now only in (attributive) use).
MARCHERS noun
  1. One who marches; one who participates in a march.

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