Definitions of marchioness [ˈmɑr ʃə nɪs, ˌmɑr ʃəˈnɛs]

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Definition of 'marchioness'

Random House Webster's College Dictionary

1. (n.) marchioness
the wife or widow of a marquess.

2. marchioness
a woman holding a rank equal to that of a marquess.

Etymology: (1770–80; < ML)

Definition of 'marchioness'

Princeton's WordNet

1. (noun) marchioness
the wife or widow of a marquis

2. (noun) marchioness, marquise
a noblewoman ranking below a duchess and above a countess

Definition of 'marchioness'

Webster Dictionary

1. (noun) marchioness
the wife or the widow of a marquis; a woman who has the rank and dignity of a marquis

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