marquess / marquis

nounmasculineformal/mɐɾˈkeʃ/medium

mar·quês

Definition

A noble title ranking above a count and below a duke.

The Marquess of Salisbury was a prominent British statesman.

He was granted the title of marquis for his services.

syn

Do francês 'marquis', por sua vez do franco 'marka' (fronteira).