mar·che·sa (mär-k  z , -k zä)n. pl. mar·che·se (-z , -z) 1. The wife or widow of a marchese. 2. An Italian noblewoman ranking above a countess and below a princess. 3. Used as the title for such a noblewoman. [Italian, feminine of marchese, marchese; see marchese.] |
marchesa Italian [marˈkeːza]
n pl -se [-ze]
(Government, Politics & Diplomacy) (in Italy) the wife or widow of a marchese; marchioness
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