Dictionary of English - marquis or marquess

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The title is normally spelt marquis for a foreign nobleman (next in rank above a count) and marquess for a British nobleman (next in rank above an earl but below a duke): The Marquis de Sade, who gave his name to sadism, was not really a marquis at all but a French count; The Marquess of Bath opened Britain's first safari park at Longleat in 1967.

The disc represents the full moon, traditionally the most auspicious time for work and celebration. The disc is set towards the hoist. Effective date: 1 January 1981. >>