Definitions from Wiktionary (Marquis)
▸ noun: 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 letters patent or letters close.
▸ noun: Any of various nymphalid butterflies of the Asian genus Bassarona (or Euthalia).
▸ noun: A surname from French.
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▸ noun: 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 letters patent or letters close.
▸ noun: Any of various nymphalid butterflies of the Asian genus Bassarona (or Euthalia).
▸ noun: A surname from French.
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margrave,
markgraf,
Marshal,
markgrave,
count,
Marshall,
earl,
field marshal,
earl marshal,
milord,
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