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Marquis

biographical name Mar·quis \ˈmär-kwəs\

Definition of MARQUIS

Donald Robert Perry 1878–1937 Am. humorist
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MARQUIS Defined for Kids

marquis

noun mar·quis \ˈmär-kwəs\

Definition of MARQUIS for Kids

:  marquess

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3 ENTRIES FOUND:
  1. Marquis
  2. marquess
  3. Marquis of Queensberry rules
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