noun

marchese

Marchese (noun) means the Italian title equivalent to marquis, ranking between a count and a duke. Example: “The old palazzo once belonged to a marchese.”

noun

The Italian title equivalent to marquis, ranking between a count and a duke.

"The old palazzo once belonged to a marchese."

How to use marchese

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishAn Italian noble title, the equivalent of an English marquis.

Word forms

marcheses plural, marchesi plural, Marcheses plural

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Etymology

Italian, from Late Latin marchensis, related to the same root as "march" in the sense of a border region — a marchese originally governed a frontier territory.

Origin: Late Latin

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Frequently asked questions

What does “marchese” mean?

The word “marchese” means the Italian title equivalent to marquis, ranking between a count and a duke. In plain terms, an Italian noble title, the equivalent of an English marquis.

How do you use “marchese” in a sentence?

Here is “marchese” used in a sentence: “The old palazzo once belonged to a marchese.”

What part of speech is “marchese”?

“Marchese” is a noun.

Where does the word “marchese” come from?

The word “marchese” comes from Late Latin. Italian, from Late Latin marchensis, related to the same root as "march" in the sense of a border region — a marchese originally governed a frontier territory.