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How to pronounce marquis in English?

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Type Words
Synonyms don marquis, donald robert perry marquis
Type Words
Synonyms marquess
Type of lord, noble, nobleman

Examples of marquis

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Marquis Teague has a layup blocked by Arkansas'Marvell Waithe in the first half.
From the courier-journal.com
Hating court life in the Versailles of Louis XV, the marquis went into the army.
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Marquis Dendy warms up for the long jump competition at Cessna Stadium on Friday.
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MarQuis Gray was brought in as a quarterback and WAS the backup QB last season.
From the orlandosentinel.com
This marquis highlights maybe 10 dishes out of Little World's 250-plus offerings.
From the sltrib.com
Marquis said there have been no calls of complaints or praise for the decision.
From the sltrib.com
Marquess comes from the French marquis, which is a derivative of marche or march.
From the en.wikipedia.org
Marquis Dendy added the 100 and triple jump to the long jump he won on Friday.
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Marquis, a former Cardinal, was 11-9 with a 4.53 ERA last season for the Cubs.
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More examples
  • Humorist who wrote about the imaginary life of cockroaches (1878-1937)
  • Nobleman (in various countries) ranking above a count
  • A marquess or marquis (from French "marquis") is a nobleman of hereditary rank in various European monarchies and some of their colonies. The term is also used to render equivalent oriental styles as in imperial China, Japan, and Vietnam (Annam). ...
  • The Marquis is an independent comic book series written and illustrated by Guy Davis, released by Oni Press and Dark Horse Comics.
  • Marquis is a 1989 French-language film, produced in Belgium and France, based on the life and writings of the Marquis de Sade. All the actors wear animal masks, and their voices are dubbed. There are a few scenes involving clay animation.
  • Marquis is a fetish magazine owned, operated, published and primarily photographed by Peter W. Czernich and Sandra Wu00FCrdig. Based in Germany, Marquis covers a wide array of topics related to the worldwide fetish subculture. The magazine's name is a reference to the Marquis de Sade.
  • Marquis is a barbershop quartet that won the 1995 SPEBSQSA international competition.
  • 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 patent
  • A member of the British peerage ranking below a duke and above an earl.