markgraaf

Dutch

Etymology

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

Pronunciation

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

Noun

markgraaf m (plural markgraven, no diminutive, female equivalent markgravin)

  1. a margrave, a marquess
    Synonym: markies

Derived terms

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