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marquis

[mahr-kwis, mahr-kee, mar-kee] / ˈmɑr kwɪs, mɑrˈki, marˈki /




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That you and he— I must confess—— MARQUIS.

From Don Carlos by Schiller, Friedrich

Enter JEROME, bowing before the MARQUIS, with his face on one side, as if he was afraid to look at him for fear he should laugh.

From The Widow's Vow A Farce, in Two Acts by Inchbald, Mrs.

He says he must Speak with me—— MARQUIS.

From Don Carlos by Schiller, Friedrich

I promise him the aid of France and Savoy; I think with you, lord marquis—he must act— But this design needs money—— MARQUIS.

From Don Carlos by Schiller, Friedrich

The MARQUIS, as soon as he observes the KING, comes forward and sinks on one knee; then rises and remains standing before him without any sign of confusion.

From Don Carlos by Schiller, Friedrich




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