marquess

Noun
Synonyms: marquis

WordNet 3.0

Noun (2)

  1. nobleman (in various countries) ranking above a countSynonyms: marquis
  2. a British peer ranking below a duke and above an earl
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Webster's Dictionary (GCIDE)

Marquess \Mar"quess\, n. [Cf. Sp. marques. See Marquis.] A marquis. [1913 Webster]

Lady marquess, a marchioness. [Obs.] --Shak. [1913 Webster] marqueterie

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