marquess Definition
- 1a British nobleman of high rank, above an earl and below a duke
- 2a nobleman of equivalent rank in countries other than Britain
Using marquess: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "marquess" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
The Marquess of Queensberry was a famous patron of boxing.
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The title of marquess is one of the highest ranks in the British peerage.
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The Spanish equivalent of a marquess is a marqués.
marquess Synonyms and Antonyms
Synonyms for marquess
Phrases with marquess
the rank or dignity of a marquess
Example
He was granted a marquessate for his services to the crown.
marquessdom
the territory or lands of a marquess
Example
The marquessdom of Winchester was one of the most powerful in medieval England.
marquessate of Queensberry rules
a set of boxing rules developed in the 19th century that form the basis of modern boxing
Example
The Marquess of Queensberry rules require boxers to wear gloves and prohibit hitting below the belt.
Origins of marquess
from Old French 'marquis', from 'marquis' meaning 'ruler of a border area'
Summary: marquess in Brief
A 'marquess' [ˈmɑːkwɪs] is a high-ranking British nobleman, above an earl and below a duke. The term also applies to noblemen of similar rank in other countries. Examples include 'The Marquess of Queensberry was a famous patron of boxing' and 'The Spanish equivalent of a marquess is a marqués.' Phrases include 'marquessate,' referring to the rank or dignity of a marquess, and 'marquessate of Queensberry rules,' which are a set of boxing rules developed in the 19th century.
