noun
- a British nobleman ranking above an earl and below a duke
Examples
- The marquess inherited a vast estate in Scotland.
- She was introduced to the Marquess of Winchester at the formal dinner.
- The title of marquess has been in his family for centuries.
- The marquess and his wife attended the royal wedding.
- He was elevated from earl to marquess in recognition of his service.
- The marquess’s ancestral home is open to the public on weekends.