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 equivalent …

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.

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

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.

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

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

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.

/mɑrˈkiz/ IPA guide Other forms: marquises Definitions of marquise noun a noblewoman ranking below a duchess and above a countess synonyms: marchioness