marquises

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A form of marquis — A 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.

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Meanings

noun
  1. pluralplural of marquis
  2. pluralplural of marquise
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