noun

graff

grahf

Graff (noun) means an overseer or steward (archaic). Example: “The estate's graff managed the tenant farms.”

noun

An overseer or steward (archaic).

"The estate's graff managed the tenant farms."

name

A surname.

"The Graff family owned the jewelry shop for decades."

How to use graff

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA rare, mostly historical word for an overseer, and also a surname.

When to use it

Rare outside historical or genealogical contexts.

Graffs plural

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The estate's _____ managed the tenant farms.

From German Graf ("count").

Origin: German

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What does “graff” mean?

The word “graff” means an overseer or steward (archaic). In plain terms, a rare, mostly historical word for an overseer, and also a surname.

How do you pronounce “graff”?

“Graff” is pronounced grahf (/ɡɹæf/ in IPA).

How do you use “graff” in a sentence?

Here is “graff” used in a sentence: “The estate's graff managed the tenant farms.”

What part of speech is “graff”?

Depending on how it is used, “graff” can be a noun and a name.

Where does the word “graff” come from?

The word “graff” comes from German. From German Graf ("count").

How many meanings does “graff” have?

“Graff” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: an overseer or steward (archaic).

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