Synonyms for marquis
- noun
Most common
Definitions
- n. 1
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 letters patent or letters close.
Related words
- Word family
- marquisate marchioness marquee marquise
Forms
- Plural
- marquises → marquesses…
Example sentences
- marquess A canopy is a roof, while a marquess is a nobleman.
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| marquis | rising | |
| marquess | rising |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 8 letters
- marquess2
The small number after each word is its number of syllables (marquess2 = 2 syllables).