markies

Dutch

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /mɑrˈkis/
  • Audio:(file)
  • 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

Etymology 2

Borrowed from French marquise.

Noun

markies m (plural markiezen, diminutive markiesje n)

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