Marquess
/ˈmɑːrkwɪs/
Definitions
- (n.) A nobleman ranking above an earl and below a duke in British peerage.
The marquess attended the royal ceremony in full regalia.
Forms
- marquesses
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Commentary
In legal documents, the title 'marquess' may appear in historic or genealogical contexts, often reflecting hereditary peerage ranks.
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