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Webster 1913 Edition

Marquis

Mar′quis

,
Noun.
[F.
marquis
, OF.
markis
,
marchis
, LL.
marchensis
; of German origin; cf. G.
mark
bound, border, march, OHG.
marcha
. See
March
border, and cf.
Marchioness
,
Marquee
,
Marquess
.]
A nobleman in England, France, and Germany, of a rank next below that of duke. Originally, the marquis was an officer whose duty was to guard the marches or frontiers of the kingdom. The office has ceased, and the name is now a mere title conferred by patent.

Webster 1828 Edition

Marquis

M`ARQUIS

,
Noun.
A title of honor in Great Britain, next to that of duke. Originally, the marquis was an officer whose duty was to guard the marches or frontiers of the kingdom. The office has ceased, and marquis is now a mere title conferred by patent.

M`ARQUIS

,
Noun.
A marchioness.

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