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It occurred to me to use the name Markis, instead of Maragoudakis, on a daily basis to make my business life simpler.
TravelPod.com TravelStream™ — Recent Entries at TravelPod.com 2010
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However, he had no sons to carry on the Family name, so he took on the last name Markis, using the first 3 letters and the last 3 letters to simplify the pronunciation for potential son-in-laws.
TravelPod.com TravelStream™ — Recent Entries at TravelPod.com 2010
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"The 'Markis' seems a bit fresh to-night, Sam," says Mottle-face affably to one of the ostlers.
The Amateur Gentleman Jeffery Farnol 1915
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A marquis is sometimes conversationally addressed by the upper classes as "Markis," but generally as "Lord A--," and a marchioness as "Lady
Manners and Social Usages Mrs. John M. E. W. Sherwood
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Markis Facyson took care of the ground game, rushing 32 times for 129 yards and a score.
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Markis Facyson was the top rusher for the Scarlet Knights with 51 yards on nine carries.
NCAA Division I College Football - Rutgers vs. Syracuse 2002
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Markis Facyson was the top rusher for the Scarlet Knights with 51 yards on nine carries.
NCAA Division I College Football - Rutgers vs. Syracuse 2002
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There was 'is lordship the Markis o' Dawne, and 'is two sisters, an' that other great lady what is with 'em so much.
The Heavenly Twins Madame Sarah Grand
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Markis 'ad, many times, for I let 'em in myself, an' never thought nothin 'of it in the way of their bein' friends of 'is, I thought they came about the music.
The Heavenly Twins Madame Sarah Grand
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Have we not ridden together to the "Markis of Granby" with old Weller on the box, and his son Samivel on the dickey?
Modern Eloquence: Vol III, After-Dinner Speeches P-Z Various
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