marquess

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I explained that she was a great lady and was to marry a marquess, that is a much more important person than an earl.

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  • Now that the woman had died, the marquess was free once more to follow his heart. —  Karen Harbaugh - [Cupid -1] - Cupid's Mistake
  • She looked up again and saw that the marquess was no longer with the musicians. —  Karen Harbaugh - [Cupid -1] - Cupid's Mistake
  • As if someone as talented and handsome as the marquess could be one of hers! —  Karen Harbaugh - [Cupid -1] - Cupid's Mistake
  • And the fact that the marquess was not so easily assessed, disconcerted her. —  Karen Harbaugh - [Cupid -1] - Cupid's Mistake
  • Ridiculous! How kind the marquess was to call on her and listen to her play the sonata. —  Karen Harbaugh - [Cupid -1] - Cupid's Mistake
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/ˈmɑrkwɪs, ˈkwɛs, ɑrɪg. mɑrkɪs, kɛs/
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