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Vocabulary Entry
marquess
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noun
A man holding the rank of marquess, which is a noble title in British peerage, ranking above an earl and below a duke.
Example Sentences
"The marquess attended the royal banquet in his finest attire."
"As a marquess, he was entitled to certain privileges not afforded to commoners."
"The estate was passed down through generations of marquesses."