Is “Marquis” a Scrabble word?
Yes
MARQUIS
Valid in at least one Scrabble dictionary
Valid in these dictionaries
SOWPODS / CSW
Scrabble UK & International
TWL / NWL
Scrabble North America
Large English Dictionary
General English word list
Meaning of Marquis
/ˈmɑː.kwɪs/
noun
1.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.
2.Any of various nymphalid butterflies of the Asian genus Bassarona.