Marquis - definition, pronunciation, transcription

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Amer.  |ˈmɑːrkwɪs|  American pronunciation of the word marquis
Brit.  |ˈmɑːkwɪs|  British pronunciation of the word marquis

noun

- humorist who wrote about the imaginary life of cockroaches (1878-1937)
- nobleman (in various countries) ranking above a count (syn: marquess)

Extra examples

Mary was given away by the Marquis of Winchester.

The meeting developed into an apotheosis of the Marquis.

The Marquis would have to marry a woman of noble blood.

Word forms

noun
singular: marquis
plural: marquises or marquis
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