MARQUISES

Noun

marquises

plural of marquis

Source: Wiktionary

MARQUIS

Mar"quis, n. Etym: [F. marquis, OF. markis, marchis, LL. marchensis; of German origin; cf. G. mark bound, border, march, OHG. marcha. See March border, and cf. Marchioness, Marquee, Marquess.]

Definition: A nobleman in England, France, and Germany, of a rank next below that of duke. 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.

MARQUISE

Mar`quise", n. Etym: [F. See Marquis, and cf. Marquee.]

Definition: The wife of a marquis; a marchioness.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition

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