marquis
Pronunciation
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Pronunciation
- (RP) IPA: /ˈmɑː.kwɪs/
- (GA) IPA: /mɑɹ.ˈki/, /ˈmɑɹ.kwɪs/
- (GA, for the plural spelled marquis) IPA: /mɑɹ.ˈkiz/
marquis (plural marquises)
- 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.
- Any of various nymphalid butterflies of the Asian genus Bassarona.
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