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Dutch
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /mɑrˈkis/
- Hyphenation: mar‧kies
- Rhymes: -is
Etymology 1
From Middle Dutch marchijs, from Old French marquis, from Italian marchese.
Noun
markies m (plural markiezen, diminutive markiesje n)
- marquis
- Synonym: markgraaf
Derived terms
Etymology 2
Borrowed from French marquise.
Noun
markies m (plural markiezen, diminutive markiesje n)
- an awning (type of shade in front of window)