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Definition
Marquess; the second level of nobility in ancient China or European systems.
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How it's used
This term is primarily used in historical contexts or when discussing Western aristocracy. While it originates from the ancient Chinese nobility system, it is now almost exclusively used as a translation for the European title of marquess. You will rarely encounter it in daily life unless you are reading fantasy literature or watching period dramas.
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He plays a marquess in the novel.
Does this marquess have a lot of power?
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Common phrases
to be titled as a marquess
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