marchioness

Meanings

• Noun

  A title for a woman who is the wife of a marquess.

  - "The marchioness was known for her elegance and grace."
  - "Lady Elizabeth was addressed as the Marchioness of Worcester after her husband's promotion."

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Pronunciation

1. /mɑɹʃəˈnɛs/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

marquise

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Variants

List of all variants of marchioness that leads to same result
marchioness , marchionesses

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Etymology

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Derived from the Old French term 'marquis', meaning 'duke' or 'count', and the feminine suffix '-ess'.

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Trivia

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1. The title of marchioness was first used in England during the 13th century.

2. There have been only a few hundred marchionesses in English history.

3. The title of marchioness is often used interchangeably with the title of countess.

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Related Concepts

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1. Marquess: A title of the English nobility, ranking below a duke and above a lord or a viscount.

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Culture

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In medieval Europe, the title of marchioness denoted a high rank in the nobility, and the marchionesses often played significant roles in the political and social life of their courts.

How to Memorize "marchioness"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a woman dressed in elegant attire, wearing a crown or tiara, and holding a scepter or fan. This image represents the power and grace associated with the title of marchioness.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the title with the image of a strong and powerful woman, who commands respect and admiration in her community.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Marchioness is a Marquis's Essence' to remember the meaning of the word.

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