Associations to the word «Marquis»

Wiktionary

MARQUIS, noun. 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.

Dictionary definition

MARQUIS, noun. Humorist who wrote about the imaginary life of cockroaches (1878-1937).
MARQUIS, noun. Nobleman (in various countries) ranking above a count.

Wise words

Words, words, words! They shut one off from the universe. Three quarters of the time one's never in contact with things, only with the beastly words that stand for them.
Aldous Huxley