Meaning of "marquess" in the English dictionary

PRONUNCIATION OF MARQUESS

marquess  [ˈmɑːkwɪs]

GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF MARQUESS

Marquess is a noun.

A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES MARQUESS MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Marquess

A marquess or marquis is a nobleman of hereditary rank in various European peerages and in those of some of their former colonies. The term is also used to translate equivalent Asian styles, as in imperial China, Japan, and Vietnam. In the United Kingdom the title ranks below a duke and above an earl. The theoretical distinction between a marquess and other titles has, since the Middle Ages, faded into obscurity. In times past, the distinction between a count and a marquess was that a marquess's land, called a march, was on the border of the country, while a count's land, called a county, often wasn't. Because of this, a marquess was trusted to defend and fortify against potentially hostile neighbors and was thus more important and ranked higher than a count. The title is ranked below duke, which was often restricted to the royal family and those that were held in high enough esteem to be granted such a title. They were a relatively late introduction to the British peerage: no marcher lords had the rank of marquess, though some were earls.

Definition of marquess in the English dictionary

The definition of marquess in the dictionary is a nobleman ranking between a duke and an earl.

TRANSLATION OF MARQUESS

Find out the translation of marquess to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.

The translations of marquess from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «marquess» in English.

• Translator English - Chinese: 爵爷
• Translator English - Spanish: marqués
• English: marquess
• Translator English - Hindi: मार्की
• Translator English - Arabic: المركيز
• Translator English - Russian: маркиз
• Translator English - Portuguese: marquês
• Translator English - Bengali: মার্কাস
• Translator English - French: marquis
• Translator English - Malay: Marquess
• Translator English - German: Marquis
• Translator English - Japanese: 侯爵
• Translator English - Korean: 후작
• Translator English - Javanese: Marquess
• Translator English - Vietnamese: hầu tước
• Translator English - Tamil: மார்க்வெஸ்
• Translator English - Marathi: मर्कास
• Translator English - Turkish: marki
• Translator English - Italian: marchese
• Translator English - Polish: markiz
• Translator English - Ukrainian: маркіз
• Translator English - Romanian: marchiză
• Translator English - Greek: marquess
• Translator English - Afrikaans: markies
• Translator English - Swedish: marquess
• Translator English - Norwegian: marquess

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «MARQUESS»

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The Case of the Missing Marquess: An Enola Holmes Mystery

When Enola Holmes, sister to the detective Sherlock Holmes, discovers her mother has disappeared, she quickly embarks on a journey to London in search of her.

Nancy Springer, 2007

In the Arms of a Marquess

She’d never forgotten him .

Katharine Ashe, 2011

Masquerading the Marquess

Anne Mallory makes her Avon debut with this exciting new novel in which everyone has something to hide...Masquerading the Marquess is sure to be loved by fans of Regency–era historical romance and mysteries.

Anne Mallory, 2004

Francis Rawdon-Hastings, Marquess of Hastings: Soldier, Peer ...

" "Nelson's biography of Hastings is based upon extensive research in the Hastings Collection of the Huntington Library, San Marino, California; the Oriental and India Office Collections of the British Library; the Public Record Office; and ...

Paul David Nelson, 2005

My Wicked Marquess

To restore family honor the Marquess of Rotherstone faces his most dangerous mission—finding the perfect bride .

Gaelen Foley, 2009

Tempting the Marquess: A Weston Novel

After his wife's death, Jason Traherne, Marquess of Sheldon, shut his heart to everyone but his son.

Sara Lindsey, 2010

Memoirs and Correspondence of Viscount Castlereagh, Second ...

Robert Stewart Castlereagh (Viscount) Charles William Vane Londonderry (3d marquess of) . 1821. PAGE Trade Treaty ; and enclosing copy of his second note to M. de Nagell ..... 379 Mar. 31. Mr. W. Kenny to Lord Castlereagh, enclosing ...

Robert Stewart Castlereagh (Viscount), Charles William Vane Londonderry (3d marquess of), 1853

How the Marquess Was Won: Pennyroyal Green Series

The Scandal Sheetscall him Lord Ice.

Julie Anne Long, 2011

The Marquess of Londonderry

But Neil Fleming, drawing on original state and family papers, and placing Londonderry in both the history and the context of the political theory, of aristocracy, shows a struggle against marginalization and decline.

N.C. Fleming, 2005

Mastering the Marquess

Filled with dramatic turns and humorous twists, this deftly written Regency debut tells of a tangled love and mismatched lovers who ultimately find their way to a happy ending. Original.

Vanessa Kelly, 2009

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «MARQUESS»

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Bears training camp primer: Wide receivers

Projected spots on final roster: 5-6. Roster locks: Alshon Jeffery, Eddie Royal, Kevin White, Marquess Wilson. On the bubble: Josh Bellamy, ... «Chicago Tribune, Jul 15»

Former Stanford standout Piscotty set to join MLB's Cardinals | News …

He would be head coach Mark Marquess' 59th Major Leaguer, of which 50 have finished their degree. Piscotty, an outfielder, has been working ... «Palo Alto Online, Jul 15»

Dukes and billionaires: Why do we love them so?

Tessa Dare, author of Say Yes to the Marquess. I think part of the appeal is pragmatic. A lot of real-life relationship conflict is rooted in money ... «USA TODAY, Jul 15»

Quotes of the day « Hot Air

Personally, I'd like it if Calvin Coolidge were on the ticket, or indeed the Marquess of Salisbury. But they've decided to sit out Campaign 2016, ... «Hot Air, Jul 15»

The Times Diary (TMS): A call for the Marquess of Douro? | The Times

Heir to the Duke of Wellington, the Marquess of Douro is favourite to enter the upper chamber. Getty Images. Post a comment; Print ... «The Times, Jul 15»

On this day: Neil Armstrong walks on the moon - The Scotsman

... actor; 1993 John Crichton-Stuart, 6th Marquess of Bute; 2008 Eric “Digger” Dowling (survivor of “Great Escape” attempt from Stalag Luft III). «Scotsman, Jul 15»

In 'Salomé,' Pacino sees dangerous love

The marquess accused Wilde of being a sodomite, which led Wilde to sue for libel. His plan backfired and Wilde was sentenced to prison for ... «Santa Fe New Mexican, Jul 15»

FP Comments, July 20

I don't trust the people involved, including (especially) Marquess. I believe there is a demand for affordable infill housing which is why I'm ... «Winnipeg Free Press, Jul 15»

Buckingham Palace orders inquiry, threatens legal action over Nazi …

... Lord Londonderry (Churchill's cousin), the newspaper magnate Lord Rothermere, the Duke of Westminster, Marquess of Graham and the fifth ... «World Socialist Web Site, Jul 15»

Unstarched shirt

Lacoste once told People magazine that he derived inspiration from seeing one of his fancy friends, the fifth Marquess of Cholmondeley, take ... «Business Standard, Jul 15»