Marquis vs. Duke

Marquis vs. Duke — Is There a Difference?
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Difference Between Marquis and Duke

Marquisnoun

A nobleman in England, France, and Germany, of a rank next below that of duke, but above a count. Originally, the marquis was an officer whose duty was to guard the marches or frontiers of the kingdom. The office has ceased, and the name is now a mere title conferred by letters patent or letters close.

Dukenoun

The male ruler of a duchy (female equivalent: duchess).

Marquisnoun

Any of various nymphalid butterflies of the Asian genus Bassarona.

Dukenoun

The sovereign of a small state.

Marquisnoun

humorist who wrote about the imaginary life of cockroaches (1878-1937)

Dukenoun

A high title of nobility; the male holder of a dukedom.

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Marquisnoun

nobleman (in various countries) ranking above a count

Dukenoun

A grand duke.

Dukenoun

A fist.

Put up your dukes!

Dukeverb

(transitive) To hit or beat with the fists.

Dukeverb

To give cash to; to give a tip to.

I duked him twenty dollars.

Dukenoun

a British peer of the highest rank

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Dukenoun

a nobleman (in various countries) of high rank