# marquess, marquis

> English homophone group · 2 words that sound the same · /ˈmɑː.kwɪs/

These English words share one pronunciation but differ in spelling and meaning.

## The words

### marquess
*/ˈmɑː.kwɪs/*
A title of nobility for a man ranking beneath a duke and above an earl.

### marquis
*/ˈmɑː.kwɪs/*
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.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA); groups derived from IPA pronunciation. Data vintage: 2026-09-03.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/homophones/marquess