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First published 1971 (DOST Vol. IV).
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Marquisad, Marquesad, n. [e.m.E. marquisate, marquessate (16th c.), F. marquisat.] The status of a marquis. —1606 Acts IV. 311/1 [see Marquis n. 2 (2)]. 1606 Birnie Kirk-b. Ded.
Your spouse, now the yong fruteful matriarch of that multi-potent marquesad [sc. of Hamilton]
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