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    Marquises (en. Marquesas)

    /maʁ.kiz/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    A noblewoman of a rank lower than that of a duchess.
    She was born a marquise in an influential family.
    Elle est née marquise dans une famille influente.
    A noble title above that of a viscount.
    The marquis granted his title to his daughter, the marquise.
    Le marquis a donné son titre à sa fille, la marquise.

    Etymology

    From Old French 'marquis', deriving from 'marchis', relating to a commander of a border region.