Word: marquisship
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: mar
quis
ship
Definition: A marquisate. The state or rank of a marquis.
Morphemes:
Affix: marquis
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: A nobleman in England, France, and Germany, of a rank next below that of duke, but above a count. Originally, the marquis was an officer whose duty was to guard the marches or frontiers of the kingdom. The office has ceased, and the name is now a mere title conferred by letters patent or letters close.
Affix: -ship
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Appended to a noun to form a new noun denoting a property or state of being, time spent in a role, or a specialised union.