marquessate Definition
- 1the rank or dignity of a marquess
- 2the territory or estate of a marquess
Using marquessate: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "marquessate" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
The Duke of Wellington was granted a marquessate in recognition of his military achievements.
Example
The marquessate of Winchester is one of the oldest in England.
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The family's marquessate includes several large estates throughout the country.
marquessate Synonyms and Antonyms
Synonyms for marquessate
- marquisate
- marquisship
Phrases with marquessate
to become the holder of a marquessate through inheritance
Example
He inherited the marquessate from his father.
to grant someone the rank or dignity of a marquess
Example
The queen bestowed a marquessate upon him for his services to the crown.
marquessate of Queensberry rules
a code of rules governing the sport of boxing, developed in the 19th century
Example
The Marquessate of Queensberry rules introduced weight divisions and the use of gloves in boxing.
Origins of marquessate
from Old French 'marquis', meaning 'nobleman', and '-ate', a suffix indicating office or function
Summary: marquessate in Brief
'Marquessate' [mahr-kwis-it] refers to the rank or dignity of a marquess, as well as the territory or estate associated with it. Examples include 'The Duke of Wellington was granted a marquessate in recognition of his military achievements,' and 'The family's marquessate includes several large estates throughout the country.' The phrase 'inherit a marquessate' denotes becoming the holder of a marquessate through inheritance, while 'bestow a marquessate' means to grant someone the rank or dignity of a marquess.
