Marquise
noun
A noblewoman ranking above a countess and below a duchess.
The marquise wore an elaborate dress to the royal court.

Often appears as...
- marquise of paris
- marquise's court
Usage tips
Historical
noun
A type of diamond shape, similar to a football or an eye.
He proposed to her with a beautiful diamond ring, the diamond was cut in a marquise shape.

Often appears as...
- marquise cut
- marquise diamond
noun
A noblewoman ranking above a countess and below a duchess.
The marquise wore an elaborate dress to the royal court.

Often appears as...
- marquise of paris
- marquise's court
Usage tips
Historical
noun
A type of diamond shape, similar to a football or an eye.
He proposed to her with a beautiful diamond ring, the diamond was cut in a marquise shape.

Often appears as...
- marquise cut
- marquise diamond
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Rank Significance
The word marquise indicates a higher rank than a countess in European nobility, so use it respectfully.

The marquise attended the Queen's banquet.
European Nobility
Marquise is often used in historical context related to European, especially French, nobility.

The marquise hosted a grand ball at her estate.
Rarely Used Today
The title marquise is not common in contemporary usage; mostly found in historical or aristocratic discussions.

In the historical novel, the marquise played a key role.
Rank Significance
The word marquise indicates a higher rank than a countess in European nobility, so use it respectfully.

The marquise attended the Queen's banquet.
European Nobility
Marquise is often used in historical context related to European, especially French, nobility.

The marquise hosted a grand ball at her estate.
Rarely Used Today
The title marquise is not common in contemporary usage; mostly found in historical or aristocratic discussions.

In the historical novel, the marquise played a key role.
Rank Significance
The word marquise indicates a higher rank than a countess in European nobility, so use it respectfully.

The marquise attended the Queen's banquet.
European Nobility
Marquise is often used in historical context related to European, especially French, nobility.

The marquise hosted a grand ball at her estate.
Rarely Used Today
The title marquise is not common in contemporary usage; mostly found in historical or aristocratic discussions.

In the historical novel, the marquise played a key role.
Video examples
Safari Live - Day 269 PIPE...
would term a lot la marquise a late lamb you know the the children in a family who were born quite as quite a surprise and quite late that's a lot lucky okay nope
Video examples
Safari Live - Day 269 PIPE...
would term a lot la marquise a late lamb you know the the children in a family who were born quite as quite a surprise and quite late that's a lot lucky okay nope
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