noun
marquisate
Marquisate (noun) means the territory held by a marquis, margrave or marchioness.
noun
1
The territory held by a marquis, margrave or marchioness.
2
The state or rank of a marquis.
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Etymology
From marquis + -ate (forms nouns denoting rank or office, the concrete charge of it), on the pattern of Middle French marquisat, Italian marchesato.
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What is the meaning of marquisate?
"marquisate" (noun) means the territory held by a marquis, margrave or marchioness.
What are the different meanings of marquisate?
"marquisate" has 2 main meanings: 1. The territory held by a marquis, margrave or marchioness; 2. The state or rank of a marquis.