marchioness

Pronunciation

• IPA ^(key): /ˈmɑrʃənɨs/ or /mɑrʃəˈnɛs/

Noun

Singular marchioness

Plural marchionesses

1. (countable) A marchioness is the wife of a marquess.
2. (countable) (nobility) A marchioness is a woman holding the rank of marquess in her own right.