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   mar·quise

   /märˈkēz/

   noun

   • 1. the wife or widow of a marquis.
   • ▪ a woman holding the rank of marquis in her own right.
   • 2. a finger ring set with a pointed oval gem or cluster of gems.
   • 3. archaic term for marquee
   • 4. a chilled dessert similar to a chocolate mousse.

   Word Origin early 17th century: French, feminine of marquis.

   Scrabble Points: 19

   • M

     3

   • A

     1

   • R

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   • Q

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   • U

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   • I

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