markgraaf

Dutch

Etymology

From Middle Dutch marcgrâve. Equivalent to mark (“march”) +‎ graaf (“count, earl”).

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ˈmɑrk.xraːf/
  • Hyphenation: mark‧graaf

Noun

markgraaf m (plural markgraven, feminine markgravin)

  1. A margrave, a marquess.
    Synonym: markies

Derived terms
  • markgraafschap
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