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marchese

American  
[mahr-key-zey, mahr-ke-ze] / mɑrˈkeɪ zeɪ, mɑrˈkɛ zɛ /

noun

plural

marchesi
  1. an Italian nobleman, equivalent in rank to a marquis.


marchese British  
/ marˈkeːze /

noun

  1. (in Italy) a nobleman ranking below a prince and above a count; marquis

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Etymology

Origin of marchese

From Italian, dating back to 1510–20; marquis

Example Sentences

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I don’t know that Marchese was trying to play gotcha, but I think that’s how Jann answered the question on that day.

From Los Angeles Times

In 2023, Wenner was booted from the Rock Hall’s board after an interview with the New York Times’ David Marchese about his book “The Masters.”

From Los Angeles Times

David Marchese asked Gaga about the feeling of contentment evident on her fantastic new album “Mayhem,” and whether that feeling has resulted in any doubt, given the pervasive idea that great art is born from suffering.

From Salon

Together with the ambassador they decided to approach their mutual friend, chef Francesco Marchese.

From Los Angeles Times

Jones, 84 at the time, was asked by journalist David Marchese about what ails America.

From Salon