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Marquis vs Marquees - What's the difference?

marquis | marquees |

As a noun marquis

is marquess.

As a verb marquees is

.

marquis

English

(wikipedia marquis)

Alternative forms

* marquess

Noun

(en-noun)
  • A nobleman in England, France, and Germany, of a rank next below that of duke, but above a count. Originally, the marquis was an officer whose duty was to guard the marches or frontiers of the kingdom. The office has ceased, and the name is now a mere title conferred by patent.

    • Derived terms

    * marchioness * marquee * marquisate

    marquees

    English

    Noun

    (head)