marchioness Definition
- 1the wife or widow of a marquess
- 2a woman holding the rank of a marquess in her own right
Using marchioness: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "marchioness" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
The marchioness was known for her charitable work.
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The young marchioness inherited the title from her father.
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The marchioness and her husband hosted a grand ball at their estate.
marchioness Synonyms and Antonyms
Synonyms for marchioness
Phrases with marchioness
a widow who holds the title of marchioness in her own right
Example
The Dowager Marchioness of Bristol is a well-known philanthropist.
Marchioness of Queensberry rules
a set of rules governing the sport of boxing, developed in the 19th century
Example
The Marquess of Queensberry rules were introduced to boxing in 1867.
a riverboat accident that occurred on the River Thames in London in 1989, resulting in the deaths of 51 people
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The Marchioness disaster led to significant changes in safety regulations for river transport in the UK.
Origins of marchioness
from Old French 'marchis', meaning 'ruler of a border area'
Summary: marchioness in Brief
A 'marchioness' [ˌmɑːrʃəˈnes] is a noblewoman who is either the wife or widow of a marquess or holds the rank of a marquess in her own right. It is a title of nobility that denotes high social status. Examples include 'The marchioness was known for her charitable work.' and 'The young marchioness inherited the title from her father.'
