The Marquis of Granby
Preserved but no longer current.
Meaning · English
In compliment to John Manners (1721-70), eldest son of John, third Duke of Rutland— a bluff, brave soldier, generous, and greatly beloved by his men.
Era: ca. 1898 (Victorian)
Sources & notes
Reproduced from Brewer’s Dictionary of Phrase and Fable (1898 edition, public domain; archive.org, retrieved 2026-07-31; OCR text, minor errors possible). Reflects the scholarship and attitudes of its era.
Common questions
What does “The Marquis of Granby” mean?
In compliment to John Manners (1721-70), eldest son of John, third Duke of Rutland— a bluff, brave soldier, generous, and greatly beloved by his men.
Is “The Marquis of Granby” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.