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marquise

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/mɑːrˈkiːz/ · mar-quise

A woman with the rank of marquis in her own right.

Meanings

nounformal

A woman with the rank of marquis in her own right.

وہ عورت جو اپنے حق میں مارکیز کی حیثیت رکھتی ہے۔

مارکیز

marquise

Synonyms

noblewomanaristocratladyنائبتنوابعورت قدر

Antonyms

commonerplebeianmortalعوامیعام آدمیانسانی

Common Collocations

  • marquise cut
  • marquise shape
  • marquise diamonds

Example Sentences

The title of marquise was bestowed upon her after her marriage.

یہ لقب اس پر اس کی شادی کے بعد دیا گیا تھا۔

Yeh laqab is par is ki shadi ke baad diya gaya tha.

In historical novels, the character of the marquise is often depicted as witty and cunning.

تاریخی ناولوں میں، مارکیز کا کردار اکثر چالاک اور مہن بھرواز کے طور پر پیش کیا جاتا ہے۔

Tareekhi navlon mein, marquise ka kirdar aksar chalak aur muhn bharwaaz ke tor par pesh kiya jata hai.

She wore a marquise-shaped diamond ring that sparkled beautifully.

اس نے مارکیز شکل کی ہیرا کی انگوٹھی پہنی جو خوبصورت چمکیلا تھا۔

Us ne marquise shakal ki heera ki angoothi pehni jo khubsurat chamkeela tha.

Easily Confused With

marquis:Marquise refers specifically to a woman holding the rank, while marquis refers to the male counterpart.

💡 Memory Tip

Remember 'mar' as in 'marriage', and 'quise' as in 'she won' for a noble woman.

Imagine a grand ball where a marquise stands out in her elegant attire.

📖 Etymology

Origin: French "marquise" — a noblewoman ranking above a count and below a duchess

First known use: 15th century

The term has its roots in French nobility and has been used since the medieval period to denote rank.