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marquisate

/ˈmɑː.kwɪ.sət/

Meanings
  • noun

    A territorial title for a nobleman below the rank of a duke, equivalent to a marquess in the United Kingdom.


Variants
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marquess , marquessate , marquessates , marquesses , marquis , marquisate , marquisates , marquises
Etymology
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From Old French marquis, from Latin marchio, meaning 'borderer, soldier guarding a frontier'.


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  1. The term 'marquisate' is derived from the Old French word 'marquis', which means 'borderer' or 'soldier guarding a frontier'.

  2. The title of marquis was first used in Europe during the Middle Ages and was often associated with military prowess and territorial power.

  3. The famous Italian city of Venice was once ruled by a marquis, known as the Doge of Venice. The Doge held both executive and judicial power and was considered the highest-ranking nobleman in the Republic of Venice.


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  1. duchy: A duchy is a territorial title for a nobleman ranking above a marquis, equivalent to a duke in the United Kingdom.

  2. marquess: A marquess is the title of a nobleman below the rank of a duke, equivalent to a marquis in the United Kingdom.


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The term 'marquisate' refers to the territorial possessions and jurisdiction of a marquis, which may include a castle, towns, and rural lands. In European feudal systems, a marquis was a high-ranking nobleman who held a significant amount of power and influence within his territory.

How to Memorize "marquisate"

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    - Imagine a nobleman dressed in medieval attire, standing proudly in front of his castle, overseeing his lands and people. This is a visualization of a marquis.

  2. associate

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  3. mnemonics

    - Create a mnemonic by remembering the phrase 'Mighty And Rich Quietly Undermine Small Territories Everywhere'. The first letter of each word corresponds to the first letter of the words in 'marquisate'.


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