MARCHIONESS


Meaning of MARCHIONESS in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ ˈmär-sh(ə-)nəs ]

noun

Etymology: Medieval Latin marchionissa, from marchion-, marchio marquess, from marca

Date: 1570

1. : the wife or widow of a marquess

2. : a woman who holds the rank of marquess in her own right

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