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A marquess (UK: / ˈ m ɑː (r) k w ɪ s /; French: marquis) is a nobleman of high hereditary rank in various European peerages and in those of some of their former colonies. The German language equivalent is Markgraf (margrave). A woman with the rank of a marquess or the wife (or widow) of a marquess is a marchioness or marquise.
A marquess is a man of high social rank in Britain, above an earl and below a duke. Learn how to use the word in sentences, see its pronunciation and find out how to say it in other languages.
Marquess is a European title of nobility, ranking below a duke and above an earl. Learn about its origin, variations, and usage in different countries and regions.
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A marquess is a nobleman of hereditary rank in Europe and Japan, or a member of the British peerage ranking below a duke and above an earl. The word comes from Anglo-French marquys, from marche march. See synonyms, examples, etymology, and related terms.
Check pronunciation: marquess. Definition of marquess noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
Meaning of marquess in English. marquess. noun [ C ] us/ˈmɑːr.kwɪs/uk/ˈmɑː.kwɪs/ Add to word listAdd to word list. a man of high social rank: In Britain, a marquess ranks above an earl and below a duke. See also. marquis. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases. Royalty, aristocracy & titles. accede to something. accession. anointed.
19. Jan. 1995 · Marquess – Schreibung, Definition, Bedeutung, Beispiele | DWDS. Startseite. Wörterbuch. Marquess – Schreibung, Definition, Bedeutung, Beispiele. Lesezeichen zitieren/teilen ausklappen. Worttrennung Mar-quess. Duden, GWDS, 1999. Bedeutungen. 1. englischer Adelstitel. 2. Träger des Titels Marquess. DWDS-Beispielextraktor.
