marquess.
A title of nobility for a man ranking beneath a duke and above an earl (count).
Meaning & usage
A title of nobility for a man ranking beneath a duke and above an earl (count).
Synonym of marchioness, a female marquess.
Anne Boleyn was created Marquess of Pembroke in 1532
Where this word comes from
See marquis for etymology. Note also that marquess is very unusual in the English language in that it ends in -ess but is a masculine term. The title is granted only to males (the female equivalent is marchioness).
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Last enriched 2026-09-10. Definitions are in English. Romanizations are shown when supplied by the source; syllable estimates are omitted for unsupported scripts.