word
Marquess
MAH-rkwuhs
/ˈmɑːrkwʌs/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
marquess
Dictionary meaning
A British peer ranking below a duke and above an earl.
Examples
- The marquess held an extravagant banquet.
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