Word
Marquis
How many syllables?
2 Syllables
How it's divided?
mar-quis
Definition
- n. - 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.
- noun - Humorist who wrote about the imaginary life of cockroaches (1878-1937)
- noun - Nobleman (in various countries) ranking above a count
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