Etymology · Late Latin
marchensis
2 English words descend from Late Latin marchensis, most common first.
- marquisA nobleman in England, France, and Germany, of a rank next below that of duke, but above a count. Originally, the marquis was an officer whose duty was to guard the marches or frontiers of the kingdom. The office has ceased, and the name is now a mere title conferred by letters patent or letters close.
- marcheseAn Italian marquis.