What is it with these creatures named Marquise, all of a sudden? The guy who beat and kicked the white guy and hit the white guy’s wife in Portland a few days ago was named Marquise too.
Obviously neither were named after Marquise of Queensberry.
Their parent was a 2 Live Crew fan.
Well, the Duke of Earl is so old school.
Marquess of Queensbury. Feminine: Marchioness
Marquess is a title of nobility between Duke and Earl, in England. The French equivalent is Marquis (masculine) and Marquise (feminine).
Spanish: Marques/Marquesa
Italian: Marchese/Marchesa