Associations to the word «Marchioness»

Wiktionary

MARCHIONESS, noun. The wife of a marquess.

Dictionary definition

MARCHIONESS, noun. The wife or widow of a marquis.
MARCHIONESS, noun. A noblewoman ranking below a duchess and above a countess.

Wise words

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