Meaning Of The Word Marquis

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What's The Definition Of Marquis?

marquis
A marquis is a male member of the nobility who has a rank between duke and earl.

Marquis in American English
Don(ald Robert Perry)1878-1937; U.S. humorist & journalist
in some countries of Europe, a nobleman ranking above an earl or count and below a duke
noun: a nobleman ranking next below a duke and above an earl or count

Marquis in British English
Marquess
noun: (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
noun: Don(ald Robert Perry). 1878–1937, US humorist; author of archy and mehitabel (1927)

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