marchese

[ mahr-key-zey; Italian mahr-ke-ze ]

noun

, plural mar·che·si [mahr-, key, -zee, mah, r, -, ke, -zee].

1. an Italian nobleman, equivalent in rank to a marquis.

marchese

/ marˈkeːze /

noun

1. (in Italy) a nobleman ranking below a prince and above a count; marquis

Word History and Origins

Origin of marchese¹

From Italian, dating back to 1510–20; marquis

Example Sentences

Jones, 84 at the time, was asked by journalist David Marchese about what ails America.

From Salon

To Marchese's surprise, Jones also revealed, "I used to date Ivanka, you know."

From Salon

Each week, David Marchese or Lulu Garcia-Navarro will speak with notable figures in the worlds of culture, politics, business, sports, wellness and beyond.

From New York Times

I had just such a reminder recently listening to a conversation between The Times’s David Marchese and the actress Anne Hathaway.

From New York Times

For years, David Marchese’s Talk column was one of the most popular features in The New York Times Magazine.

From New York Times