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.

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

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

A "bergre" with a low coved back that sweeps without a break into the armrests is a "marquise".

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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.

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