What is another word for marquess?

Pronunciation: [mˈɑːkwɛs] (IPA)

A marquess is a nobleman, ranking above an earl and below a duke in the British peerage. However, there are various synonyms for the term marquess that can be used in different contexts. Some of the synonyms for marquess include marchioness, margrave, marquis, and marquessate. The term marchioness refers to a female marquess and is used in the same context. Margrave is a German title equivalent to a marquess and is used in countries such as Hungary, Croatia, and Germany. Marquis is a French variant of marquess used in France and other Francophone countries. Lastly, marquessate refers to the territory or estate held by a marquess.

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Usage examples for Marquess

She trembled from too much grief, and could not answer; and when she heard her mother say to Olive, 'Now that the coast is clear, we can go in heart and soul for the marquess,' she shuddered inwardly and wished she might stay at home in Galway and be spared the disgrace of the marriage-market.
"Muslin"
George Moore
Necessity made the victim yield; and three years later, Mrs. Coningsby died, the same day that her father- in-law was made a marquess.
"The World's Greatest Books, Vol III"
Arthur Mee and J.A. Hammerton, Eds.
Coningsby was summoned from Eton to Monmouth House, and returned to school in the full favour of the marquess.
"The World's Greatest Books, Vol III"
Arthur Mee and J.A. Hammerton, Eds.

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