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marquise

 

[ mรคr-หˆkฤ“z ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

nobility title

A marquise is a noble title ranking above a count and below a duke. Traditionally, this title has been held by the female of a marquis, primarily in European countries like France and England. The title indicates a person of significant rank within the aristocracy, often associated with land ownership and a certain level of social prestige.

Synonyms

aristocrat, marchioness, noblewoman

Examples of usage

  • The marquise hosted a lavish ball at her estate.
  • In history, a marquise often had considerable influence in society.
  • The marquise's title was inherited from her father.

Translations

Translations of the word "marquise" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น marquesa

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฎเคพเคฐเฅเค•เฅเคตเคฟเคœเคผ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Markise

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ marquise

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะผะฐั€ะบั–ะทะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ markiza

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒžใƒซใ‚ญใƒผใ‚บ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท marquise

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ marquesa

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท markiz

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋งˆ๋ฅดํ‚ค์ฆˆ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุงุฑูƒูŠุฒ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ markรฝza

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ markรญza

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ไพฏ็ˆตๅคซไบบ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ markiza

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ markรญs

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะผะฐั€ะบะธะทะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒแƒ แƒ™แƒ˜แƒ–แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ markiz

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ marquesa

Etymology

The term 'marquise' originates from the French word for a noble title, specifically for the female counterpart of a marquis. The word is derived from 'marchis', meaning 'land bordering a frontier,' which is linked to its origins in medieval times when the title was given to those who governed border territories. The role and significance of the marquise evolved over time, especially in France, where the title became entrenched in the elaborate hierarchy of the French nobility. The first recorded use of the title dates back to the 14th century, and it was a term that signified not only rank but also responsibilities associated with territorial stewardship. The title has persisted through the ages and remains a point of interest in discussions about nobility and titles of honor in modern contexts.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #33,013 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.