Defn: A nobleman in England, France, and Germany, of a rank next below that of duke. 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 patent.
MARQUISATE
Mar"quis*ate, n. Etym: [Cf. F. marquisat.]
Defn: The seigniory, dignity, or lordship of a marquis; the territory governed by a marquis.
MARQUISDOM
Mar"quis*dom, n.
Defn: A marquisate. [Obs.] "Nobles of the marquisdom of Saluce."
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MARQUISE
Mar`quise", n. Etym: [F. See Marquis, and cf. Marquee.]
Defn: The wife of a marquis; a marchioness.
MARQUISSHIP
Mar"quis*ship, n.
Defn: A marquisate.
MARRAM
Mar"ram, n. (Bot.)