A woman with the rank of a marquess or the wife (or widow) of a marquess is a marchioness (/ ˈmɑːrʃənɛs / [3]) or marquise (French: [maʁkiz] ⓘ). These titles are also used to translate …

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MARQUISE definition: the wife or widow of a marquis. See examples of marquise used in a sentence.

Dec 4, 2016 · The meaning of MARQUISE is marchioness.

MARQUISE meaning: 1. in Europe, the wife of a marquis (= a man of high social rank), or a woman who holds a high…. Learn more.

1. a. The wife or widow of a marquis. b. See marchioness. 2. Used as a title for a marquise. 3. See marquee. 4. a. A finger ring set with a pointed oval stone or cluster of pointed oval stones.

Definition of marquise noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

Dec 23, 2025 · Noun marquise (plural marquises) (chiefly historical) A marchioness, especially one who is French. Synonym: marchioness

There are eight meanings listed in OED's entry for the noun marquise, two of which are labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence.

Definition of 'marquise' marquise in British English (mɑːˈkiːz , French markiz ) noun 1. (in various countries) another word for marchioness