noun
Uncommon
marquis
MAH-kwihs
Marquis (noun) means a nobleman ranking below a duke and above a count, historically responsible for defending a border region. Example: “The marquis governed the lands along the frontier.”
noun
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A nobleman ranking below a duke and above a count, historically responsible for defending a border region.
"The marquis governed the lands along the frontier."
How to use marquis
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA European noble title, ranking between count and duke.
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Word forms
- Plural
- marquises, marquisses
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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.
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What does “marquis” mean?
The word “marquis” means a nobleman ranking below a duke and above a count, historically responsible for defending a border region. In plain terms, a European noble title, ranking between count and duke.
How do you pronounce “marquis”?
“Marquis” is pronounced MAH-kwihs (/mɑɹˈki/ in IPA).
How do you use “marquis” in a sentence?
Here is “marquis” used in a sentence: “The marquis governed the lands along the frontier.”
What part of speech is “marquis”?
“Marquis” is a noun.
Where does the word “marquis” come from?
The word “marquis” comes from Old French. 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.
Is “marquis” a common word?
“Marquis” is an uncommon word in modern English.
