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Marquess

Marquess Meaning & Definition
Marquess Definition And Meaning

What's The Definition Of Marquess?

[n] a British peer ranking below a duke and above an earl
[n] nobleman (in various countries) ranking above a count

Synonyms | Synonyms for Marquess: marquis

Related Terms | Find terms related to Marquess:

See Also | Lord | noble | nobleman | peer

Marquess In Webster's Dictionary

\Mar"quess\, n. [Cf. Sp. marques. See {Marquis}.] A marquis. {Lady marquess}, a marchioness. [Obs.] --Shak.

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