marchioness
Origin of marchioness
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How to use marchioness in a sentence
The words of her daughter had put the marchioness to silence, and she leaned upon the shoulder of Louis, drowned in tears.
The Pastor's Fire-side Vol. 3 of 4 | Jane PorterHe had written his name with pencil upon a leaf which he tore from his pocket-book, and sent it to the marchioness.
The Pastor's Fire-side Vol. 3 of 4 | Jane PorterThe marchioness observed a brilliant flush shoot over the face of her auditor, as he bowed his head to her last words.
The Pastor's Fire-side Vol. 3 of 4 | Jane PorterHe took the seat offered to him, by the marchioness; and listened to her conversation with soothed attention.
The Pastor's Fire-side Vol. 3 of 4 | Jane PorterIn hopes to sooth him, the marchioness asked two or three questions respecting Wharton.
The Pastor's Fire-side Vol. 3 of 4 | Jane Porter
British Dictionary definitions for marchioness
/ (ˈmɑːʃənɪs, ˌmɑːʃəˈnɛs) /
the wife or widow of a marquis
a woman who holds the rank of marquis
Origin of marchioness
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