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Definition of Marquis
1. Noun. Humorist who wrote about the imaginary life of cockroaches (1878-1937).
2. Noun. Nobleman (in various countries) ranking above a count.
Definition of Marquis
1. n. A nobleman in England, France, and Germany, of a rank next below that of duke. 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.
Definition of Marquis
1. 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. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Marquis
1. a European nobleman [n -ES]
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