marchioness

• اسم يدل على امرأة نبيلة تكون زوجة مركيز أو أرملته، أو امرأة تحمل لقب مركيزة بحد ذاتها، ومرتبتها أدنى من الدوقة وأعلى من الكونتيسة.

A noun referring to a noblewoman who is either the wife or widow of a marquis, or a woman holding the rank of marchioness in her own right, ranking below a duchess and above a countess.

1. Spouse of a marquisB2formal

   The wife or widow of a marquis, a noble title ranking below a duke.

   مركيزة

   • The marchioness attended the royal banquet in a silk gown.
   • As the marchioness, she managed her husband's estate during his absence.
   • The dowager marchioness lived in the family's country house.
   • Her title of marchioness was recognized at the court.

2. Female noble rankB2formalpolitical

   A noblewoman holding the title of marchioness in her own right, ranking below a duchess and above a countess.

   مركيزة

   • She was created a marchioness for her services to the crown.
   • The marchioness presided over the charity gala with elegance.
   • In the peerage, a marchioness holds a higher rank than a countess.
   • The historic title of marchioness has been held by notable women.

   المرادفاتmarquise