marquess

• Titre de noblesse désignant un noble de rang supérieur au comte dans certains pays, ou un pair britannique situé entre le duc et le comte.

A noun referring to a nobleman ranking above a count in various countries, or a British peer ranking below a duke and above an earl.

1. Noble title (general)C1formal

   A nobleman ranking above a count in various European countries.

   Marquis (titre de noblesse)

   • The marquess inherited the title from his father.
   • She was introduced to a marquess at the royal banquet.
   • The marquess owned vast estates in the countryside.

   Synonymesmarquis

2. British peerageC1formalbritish

   A British nobleman ranking below a duke and above an earl.

   marquis (pairie britannique)

   • The Marquess of Winchester is the oldest English marquessate.
   • He was created a marquess for his services to the crown.
   • The marquess attended the House of Lords regularly.

   Synonymesmarquis