Definition of Marquis

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Marquis

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.

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Marquis Quotations

I remember being out here at the Sunset Marquis, and whoever knocked on the door, I would take that picture that I was writing and I would put that in the typewriter, so when I had the meeting, they would say: 'Oh, you're working on it right now?'
John Sayles

Is there something to be said for the writings of the Marquis? Is there something to be said for pornography? And is there something to be said against both? I hope our film is balanced and rich enough to encourage debate and discussion.
Philip Kaufman

Similarly, the Marquis is presented in this film as someone who would disturb the status quo and therefore must be kept imprisoned.
Philip Kaufman

He combines the manners of a Marquis with the morals of a Methodist.
William Gilbert

Marquis Translations

marquis in Swedish is markis

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