marquis

marquis synonyms

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marquis definitions

noun

  • 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 (or Euthalia).