Marquise de Montespan

Definitions of Marquise de Montespan
  1. noun
    French noblewoman who was mistress to Louis XIV until he became attracted to Madame de Maintenon (1641-1707)
    synonyms: Francoise-Athenais de Rochechouart, Montespan
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    marchioness, marquise
    a noblewoman ranking below a duchess and above a countess
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