noun

burgrave

Burgrave (noun) means the military governor of a town or castle in the Middle Ages, especially in German-speaking Europe; a nobleman of the same status.

noun

The military governor of a town or castle in the Middle Ages, especially in German-speaking Europe; a nobleman of the same status.

One who holds a hereditary title, with an associated domain, descended from an ancestor who commanded a burg, especially in German-speaking Europe.

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Etymology

From German Burggraf, from Burg (“castle”) + Graf (“count”). Compare Dutch burggraaf, French burgrave. See margrave.

Rhymes for burgrave

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What is the meaning of burgrave?

"burgrave" (noun) means the military governor of a town or castle in the Middle Ages, especially in German-speaking Europe; a nobleman of the same status.

What are the different meanings of burgrave?

"burgrave" has 2 main meanings: 1. The military governor of a town or castle in the Middle Ages, especially in German-speaking Europe; a nobleman of the same status; 2. One who holds a hereditary title, with an associated domain, descended from an ancestor who commanded a burg, especially in German-speaking Europe.