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marchioness
/ˈmɑɹʃənɪs/
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What does marchioness mean?
noun
- The wife of a marquess.
- A woman holding the rank of marquess in her own right.
More meanings (1)
noun
- (obsolete, slang) An old-fashioned maid-of-all-work; female servant.
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IPA pronunciation
/ˈmɑɹʃənɪs/
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Almost as extraordinary was the frenzy manifested by the populace of Paris on the execution of the atrocious Marchioness de Brinvilliers.
"Your passion for her," said the Marchioness, "commenced by picking up her handkerchief. I wish that you would pick up my garter."
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After alluding airily to the Vehmgericht, aqua tofana, Carbonari, the Marchioness de Brinvilliers, the Darwinian theory, the principles of Malthus, and the Ratcliff Highway murders, the article concluded by admonishing the Government and advocating a closer watch over foreigners in England.
That you may, fair lady, Perceive I speak sincerely, and high note’s Ta’en of your many virtues, the King’s Majesty Commends his good opinion of you, and Does purpose honour to you no less flowing Than Marchioness of Pembroke, to which title A thousand pound a year annual support Out of his grace he adds.