Ma·rie de Ra·bu·tin-Chan·tal /maˈri də rabütɛ̃ʃɑ̃ˈtal/Show Spelled[ma-ree duhra-by-tan-shahn-tal]Show IPA, Marquise de, 1626–96, French writer, especially of letters.
Marquise de, title of Marie de Rabutin-Chantal. 1626--96, French letter writer. Her correspondence with her daughter and others provides a vivid account of society during the reign of Louis XIV