noun

burgrave

Quiz me More like this

Burgrave (noun) means a person who governed a town or castle militarily during the Middle Ages, particularly in German-speaking regions, or a noble of that same rank.

noun

A person who governed a town or castle militarily during the Middle Ages, particularly in German-speaking regions, or a noble of that same rank.

(historical) Someone holding a title and lands passed down from an ancestor who once ran a fortified town.

Vocabulary Flow

Build your vocabulary from words like burgrave.

Vocabulary Flow serves the next word, and the next — meaning, pronunciation and an example each time. Practice at your level, or learn English in your own language.

Start vocabulary practice

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

Test yourself on “burgrave” A quick quiz — meaning, synonyms & usage →

Etymology

It comes from German Burggraf, from Burg ("castle") plus Graf ("count"). Compare Dutch burggraaf and French burgrave. See margrave for more.

Rhymes for burgrave

ave gave save have wave cave nave pave rave fave Dave weave

See all rhymes for burgrave →

Frequently asked questions

What is the meaning of burgrave?

"burgrave" (noun) means a person who governed a town or castle militarily during the Middle Ages, particularly in German-speaking regions, or a noble of that same rank.

What are the different meanings of burgrave?

"burgrave" has 2 main meanings: 1. A person who governed a town or castle militarily during the Middle Ages, particularly in German-speaking regions, or a noble of that same rank; 2. (historical) Someone holding a title and lands passed down from an ancestor who once ran a fortified town.