noun
a nobleman ranking above a count and below a duke
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The marquis was known for his impeccable manners and elegant attire.
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I heard the marquis is throwing a lavish party at his estate this weekend.
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That marquis dude is always dressed to the nines, like he just stepped out of a fashion magazine.
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She had the air of a marquis, commanding respect and admiration wherever she went.