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Definition of "marquises" [marquises]

  • Plural form of marquis. (noun)

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Use "marquises" in a sentence
  • "They were called "marquises," while the great ladies called themselves familiarly "cochonnettes.""
  • "The “lords from France and Paris, laymen and clergy, princes and marquises all agreed” that the citizenry of the towns that did not surrender would be “slaughtered wholesale.”"
  • "Art, silver, porcelain, furniture, carpets and textiles from his home in the old palace of the marquises of Villafranca and from his country house in Trujillo, two hours' drive away, will be offered in a two-day auction in London on Wednesday and Thursday."