marquis
a nobleman ranking next below a duke and above an earl or count.
Origin of marquis
1- Also British, marquess .
Words that may be confused with marquis
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Other definitions for Marquis (2 of 2)
Don(ald Robert Perry), 1878–1937, U.S. humorist and poet.
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How to use marquis in a sentence
This product’s marquis feature is its ability to cancel out sound from the outside world before it hits your eardrums and, at the moment, Bose wireless headphones still sit on top.
The Bose noise-cancelling headphones 700 are the strongest around | empire | June 25, 2021 | Popular-ScienceBut, for dumplings, my favorite brand is Twin marquis Northern Style Dumpling Wrappers.
Homemade dumplings bring me closer to family this Lunar New Year, even from far away | Marian Liu | February 5, 2021 | Washington PostThe French aristocrat marquis de Sade once said that “It is only by way of pain one arrives at pleasure.”
marquis-Boire has extensively researched DaVinci and Finfisher malware, and says Blackshades is a bit different.
Her husband was the marquis of Lorne when she married him, later the 9th Duke of Argyll.
marquis says online ads, phone calls, and follow-up emails soliciting money directly for Ken Cuccinelli will follow shortly.
StopHillary Super PAC Goes After McAuliffe in Virginia Race | Michelle Cottle | September 18, 2013 | THE DAILY BEASTmarquis et al. are looking to fry a much bigger, much blonder political fish.
StopHillary Super PAC Goes After McAuliffe in Virginia Race | Michelle Cottle | September 18, 2013 | THE DAILY BEASTI am afraid, Monsieur le marquis, that I shall be interfering with your arrangements?
Condillac after the marquis's death had refused to pay tithes to Mother Church and has flouted and insulted the Bishop.
St. Martin's Summer | Rafael SabatiniHe inclosed it under a cover to the marquis Santa Cruz, who had a villa in the neighbourhood.
The Pastor's Fire-side Vol. 3 of 4 | Jane PorterHe directed the brief letter to the marquis de Montemar, and left it on the table.
The Pastor's Fire-side Vol. 3 of 4 | Jane Porter"Soldiers, attend the marquis de Montemar to the gates," coldly replied the warden.
The Pastor's Fire-side Vol. 3 of 4 | Jane Porter
British Dictionary definitions for marquis (1 of 2)
/ (ˈmɑːkwɪs, mɑːˈkiː, French marki) /
(in various countries) a nobleman ranking above a count, corresponding to a British marquess. The title of marquis is often used in place of that of marquess
Origin of marquis
1British Dictionary definitions for Marquis (2 of 2)
/ (ˈmɑːkwɪs) /
Don (ald Robert Perry). 1878–1937, US humorist; author of archy and mehitabel (1927)
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