markgraafschap

Dutch

Etymology

From Middle Dutch marcgraveschap. Equivalent to markgraaf (“markgrave”) +‎ schap (“-ship”).

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈmɑrk.xraːfˌsxɑp/

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• Hyphenation: mark‧graaf‧schap

Noun

markgraafschap f or n (plural markgraafschappen, diminutive markgraafschapje n)

1. a margravate

   Synonym: mark