Associations to the word «Marquess»

Wiktionary

MARQUESS, noun. A title of nobility, ranking beneath a duke and above an earl.

Dictionary definition

MARQUESS, noun. Nobleman (in various countries) ranking above a count.
MARQUESS, noun. A British peer ranking below a duke and above an earl.

Wise words

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