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Marquis - What does it mean?

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is likely misspelled.


has no English definition.

As a noun marquis

is 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.

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

    Not English

    has no English definition. It may be misspelled.