Meaning of marchioness in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Noun
    1. Etymology
    2. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /ˈmɑrʃ(ə)nəs/

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  1. Noun

    marchioness

    Etymology

    late 16th century: from medieval Latin marchionissa, feminine of marchio(n-) ‘ruler of a border territory’, from marcha‘march’ (see march)

    Definitions

    1. the wife or widow of a marquis
  2. 2. a noblewoman ranking below a duchess and above a countess

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