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marquis

Pronunciation: /ˈmɑːkwɪs/

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Definition of marquis

noun

(in some European countries) a nobleman ranking above a count and below a duke. Compare with marquess.
another term for marquess.

Origin:

Middle English: from Old French marchis, reinforced by Old French marquis, both from the base of march²

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Nearby words

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marquetry
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marquise
marquisette
Marrakech
marram grass

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de Sade, Marquis Br. Eng
Lafayette, Marquis de (also La Fayette) Br. Eng
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Sade, Comte de Br. Eng
Montrose, James Graham Br. Eng
the Marquis de Sade in Sade, Comte de Br. Eng

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