marquis
The origin and history of marquis.
Etymology
From Old French "marchis," related to "march" in the sense of a border territory — a marquis was originally a lord who guarded the borders of a kingdom.
The origin and history of marquis.
From Old French "marchis," related to "march" in the sense of a border territory — a marquis was originally a lord who guarded the borders of a kingdom.
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