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n. A nobleman ranking below a duke and above an earl or a count.

n. Used as a title for such a nobleman.

n. A nobleman in England, France, and Germany, of a rank next below that of duke, but above a count. Originally, the marquis was an officer whose duty was to guard the marches or frontiers of the kingdom. The office has ceased, and the name is now a mere title conferred by patent.

n. A nobleman in England, France, and Germany, of a rank next below that of duke. Originally, the marquis was an officer whose duty was to guard the marches or frontiers of the kingdom. The office has ceased, and the name is now a mere title conferred by patent.

n. In Great Britain and France, and in other countries where corresponding titles exist, a nobleman whose rank is intermediate between that of an earl or count and that of a duke.

n. nobleman (in various countries) ranking above a count

n. humorist who wrote about the imaginary life of cockroaches (1878-1937)

"As a last resort he called the marquis to him, and, while a tear stood on his rough cheek, drew a handful of money from his pocket."

nobleman    noble    lord    humorist    humourist   

lady marquis   

marquisate    marquee    marchioness   

Ab    Ac    Ag    Agee    Aimee    Albee    Amputee    B    B.    Be   

earl    countess    duchess    baronet    duke    baron    viscount    viceroy    marquess    marquise