markies

Dutch

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /mɑrˈkis/

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• Hyphenation: mar‧kies
• Rhymes: -is

Etymology 1

From Middle Dutch marchijs, from Old French marquis, from Italian marchese.

Noun

markies m (plural markiezen, diminutive markiesje n)

1. marquis

   Synonym: markgraaf

Derived terms

• markiezin
• markizaat

Etymology 2

Borrowed from French marquise.

Noun

markies m (plural markiezen, diminutive markiesje n)

1. an awning (type of shade in front of window)