HyperDic: marquess

English > 2 senses of the word marquess:
NOUNperson marquess, marquisnobleman (in various countries) ranking above a count
person marquessa British peer ranking below a duke and above an earl
marquess > pronunciation
Soundsmaa'rkwahs
Rhymesabacus ... zealous: 1164 rhymes with ahs...
English > marquess: 2 senses > noun 1, person
Meaningnobleman (in various countries) ranking above a count.
Synonymmarquis
BroaderLord, noble, noblemanA titled peer of the realm
Spanishmarqués
Catalanmarquès
English > marquess: 2 senses > noun 2, person
MeaningA British peer ranking below a duke and above an earl.
BroaderpeerA nobleman (duke or marquis or earl or viscount / viscount or baron) who is a member of the British peerage
Spanishmarqués
Catalanmarqués, marquès

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