The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48:

Marquee \Mar*quee"\, n. [F. marquise, misunderstood as a plural;
   prob. orig., tent of the marchioness. See Marquis.]
   A large field tent; esp., one adapted to the use of an
   officer of high rank. [Written also markee.]
   [1913 Webster]

The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48:

Markee \Mar*kee"\ (m[aum]r*k[=e]"), n.
   See Marquee.
   [1913 Webster]