Marquise: meaning, definitions and examples
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marquise
[ mรคr-หkฤz ]
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:
๐ต๐น marquesa
๐ฎ๐ณ เคฎเคพเคฐเฅเคเฅเคตเคฟเคเคผ
๐ฉ๐ช Markise
๐ฎ๐ฉ marquise
๐บ๐ฆ ะผะฐัะบัะทะฐ
๐ต๐ฑ markiza
๐ฏ๐ต ใใซใญใผใบ
๐ซ๐ท marquise
๐ช๐ธ marquesa
๐น๐ท markiz
๐ฐ๐ท ๋ง๋ฅดํค์ฆ
๐ธ๐ฆ ู ุงุฑููุฒ
๐จ๐ฟ markรฝza
๐ธ๐ฐ markรญza
๐จ๐ณ ไพฏ็ตๅคซไบบ
๐ธ๐ฎ markiza
๐ฎ๐ธ markรญs
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะผะฐัะบะธะทะฐ
๐ฌ๐ช แแแ แแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ markiz
๐ฒ๐ฝ 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.
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