Definition

The area or land that is ruled or owned by a marquess, which is a noble rank in the hierarchy of titles.

Example

The marquessate included vast lands and several villages under its jurisdiction.

Conversation

Did you know that the region we visited last summer used to be a marquessate?

Really? I had no idea it had such a noble history.

Yeah, it was fascinating to learn about its past and the families who lived there.

That sounds interesting! I love discovering the stories behind places.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

**Marquessate** → It is formed from "marquess" (from Old French *marquis*, meaning a nobleman ranking above an earl and below a duke) and "-ate" (a suffix used to form nouns indicating a state or condition). The word "marquessate" refers to the rank or dignity associated with being a marquess.

Memory Tip

Think of a marquess as a nobleman of a certain rank, and the '-ate' suffix indicates a state or condition, so marquessate means the state of being a marquess.

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