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marchese

noun
mar·​che·​se | \ mär-ˈkā-(ˌ)zā How to pronounce marchese (audio) \
plural marchesi\ mär-​ˈkā-​(ˌ)zē How to pronounce marchesi (audio) \

Definition of marchese

: an Italian nobleman next in rank above a count : marquess

Examples of marchese in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

 Dessert options include butterscotch bamboloni or Peruvian chocolate marchese. — Michael Mayo, sun-sentinel.com, "Trouble sorting out 250 Miami Spice options? Try these 9 restaurants," 1 Aug. 2019 The marchese created Sassicaia, a paradigm-breaking cabernet blend that proved greatness could be achieved in Bolgheri, on the Tuscan coast. — Eric Asimov, New York Times, "A Pinot Noir From Argentina That Stands Out in a Sea of Malbecs," 21 Jan. 2016

First Known Use of marchese

1517, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for marchese

Italian, from Medieval Latin marcensis, from marca border region, of Germanic origin; akin to Old High German marha

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