marqués

marquess

noun mahr-KESS Rare

Origin: From Old French marchis (lord of a border region), from marche (march, frontier).

Also means

marquis

Usage Note

Marqués is a Spanish noble title ranking between duque (duke) and conde (count). The feminine is marquesa. The plural is marqueses, with the written accent dropped because the new ending shifts the stress naturally. Titles like these appear frequently in Spanish history and literature.

Examples

"El marqués organizó una recepción en su palacio."

Natural Translation

The marquess organised a reception in his palace.

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