marquise
🇺🇸
/mɑːrˈkiːz/
🇬🇧
/mɑːˈkiːz/
noun
R
The wife of a man with the title of marquis.
The marquise was known for her elegant taste in fashion.
R
A woman who holds the title of marquis in her own right.
The marquise was a prominent figure in the local community.
translation
The wife of a man with the title of marquis.; A woman who holds the title of marquis in her own right.
Word Forms
Plural
marquises