marquis

Example Sentences

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A 2005 biography of Bradford suggested she was indeed descended from lofty stock by way of her mother, who was, it said, the illegitimate daughter of a marquis.

From BBC • Nov. 25, 2024

Daly presented her with a five-carat marquis diamond ring.

From Golf Digest • Apr. 20, 2020

An homage to Markle’s sensibilities, the Grace collection features marquis diamond earrings, bracelets, rings and necklaces.

From Los Angeles Times • May 3, 2019

Just listening to him uttering the names of such characters as Don Angel de Guzmàn, marquis de Castel de Rodrigo, is a joy in itself.

From Seattle Times • Jan. 7, 2018

The marquis was 19 when he left France and reported to General Washington in Philadelphia in 1777.

From "George Washington, Spymaster" by Thomas B. Allen