Difference between Marquis and Marquess
What is the difference between Marquis and Marquess?
Marquis as a noun is a nobleman in england, france, and germany, of a rank next below that of duke, but above a count. 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. while Marquess as a noun is a title of nobility, ranking beneath a duke and above an earl.
Marquis
Part of speech: noun
Definition: A nobleman in England, France, and Germany, of a rank next below that of duke, but above a count. 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.
Marquess
Part of speech: noun
Definition: A title of nobility, ranking beneath a duke and above an earl.
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