Marquise

n.

1.

The wife of a marquis; a marchioness.

Noun	1.	marquise - a noblewoman ranking below a duchess and above a countess Synonyms: marchioness
	2.	marquise - permanent canopy over an entrance of a hotel etc. Synonyms: marquee

Francoise d'Aubigne, Francoise-Athenais de Rochechouart, Jeanne Antoinette Poisson, Lady, Madame de Maintenon, Maintenon, marchioness, Marquise de Maintenon, Marquise de Montespan, Marquise de Pompdour, Montespan, noblewoman, peeress, Pompadour