Definizione monolingua

marquis

marquis

1. Second-person singular present subjunctive form of marcar.

marquis (plural marquises or marquis)

1. 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 patent.

Definizione dizionario marquis

marchesa

marchese

Altri significati:

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 patent.

A nobleman of hereditary rank in various European monarchies and some of their colonies.