Several marquises attended the ceremony, discussing estate boundaries and court politics.

The marquise presided over the salon, her opinions shaping the literary tastes of the court.

When the old line died without heirs, the neighboring duke seized the marquisate, claiming it by right of conquest.

The marquisates along the border negotiated a truce to prevent further raids.

She hung a swath of marquisette at the window to keep the mosquitoes out while letting the afternoon light soften the room.

The conservator carefully folded the marquisettes, placing each delicate, sheer fabric between sheets of acid-free tissue to preserve them.

The marquisess entered the hall with the dignity of a bygone era, her presence commanding everyone to bow.

Several marquisesses attended the gala wearing shimmering gowns and discreet pearls.