: a woman who holds the rank of marquess in her own right
Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the WebThe wife of a marquis, incidentally, is called a marchioness. Helen Lewis, The Atlantic, 14 Nov. 2020 Her closest friend was the adventurous Nadejda Mountbatten, marchioness of Milford Haven. Nancy Bilyeau, Town & Country, 30 Sep. 2016 For women, the titles are: duchess, marchioness, countess, viscountess, and baroness. Lisa Ryan, The Cut, 23 May 2018 The Queen can choose from five titles for a man -- duke, marquess, earl, viscount or baron -- and for a woman -- duchess, marchioness, countess, viscountess and baroness. Angela Dewan, CNN, 19 May 2018
Word History
Etymology
Medieval Latin marchionissa, from marchion-, marchio marquess, from marca