Definitions for: Marquess

[n] a British peer ranking below a duke and above an earl
[n] nobleman (in various countries) ranking above a count

Webster (1913) Definition: Mar"quess, n. [Cf. Sp. marques. See Marquis.]
A marquis.

Lady marquess, a marchioness. [Obs.] --Shak.

Synonyms: marquis

See Also: Lord, noble, nobleman, peer