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, feminine markgravin)

1. a margrave, a marquess

   Synonym: markies

Derived terms

• markgraafschap