marquisate (plural marquisates)
The territory held by a marquis, margrave or marchioness.
The state or rank of a marquis.
Source: Wiktionary
Mar"quis*ate, n. Etym: [Cf. F. marquisat.]
Definition: The seigniory, dignity, or lordship of a marquis; the territory governed by a marquis.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
2 May 2025
(noun) excavation consisting of a vertical or sloping passageway for finding or mining ore or for ventilating a mine
The world’s most expensive coffee costs more than US$700 per kilogram. Asian palm civet – a cat-like creature in Indonesia, eats fruits, including select coffee cherries. It excretes partially digested seeds that produce a smooth, less acidic brew of coffee called kopi luwak.
