Marquis vs. Marquise

Marquisnoun

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.

Marquisnoun

Any of various nymphalid butterflies of the Asian genus Bassarona.

Marquisnoun

A nobleman in England, France, and Germany, of a rank next below that of duke. 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 patent.

Marquisnoun

humorist who wrote about the imaginary life of cockroaches (1878-1937)

Marquisnoun

nobleman (in various countries) ranking above a count

Marquisenoun

A marchioness, especially one who is French.

Marquisenoun

A marquee.

Marquisenoun

(jewelry) An oval cut diamond with pointed ends.

Marquisenoun

(architecture) A canopy, usually of glass, set as a shelter over a door opening onto a terrace or pavement.

Marquisenoun

(historical) A style of parasol of the mid-19th century.

Marquisenoun

(cooking) A rich dessert made with dark chocolate, butter, sugar, cocoa powder, eggs, and cream.

Marquisenoun

The wife of a marquis; a marchioness.

Marquisenoun

a noblewoman ranking below a duchess and above a countess

Marquisenoun

permanent canopy over an entrance of a hotel etc.