burgrave

[ bur-greyv ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

noun

, German History.

burgrave

/ ˈbɜːɡreɪv /

the military governor of a German town or castle, esp in the 12th and 13th centuries
a nobleman ruling a German town or castle by hereditary right

1540–50; < German Burggraf, equivalent to Burg castle, town + Graf count

C16: from German Burggraf , from Old High German burg borough + grāve count

Her father thought they would probably have a dance there, for the young sons of the Burgrave would act as hosts.

The object of its ardent passion was no less a personage than the Burgrave von Zollern.

To apply to the Emperor again every one, including the magistrate, had declared useless, since even the Burgrave had been refused.

The Swiss had also provided white roses from the Burgrave's garden to fasten at the square neck of Eva's dress.

He was hereditary burgrave of Antwerp, but officer of Philip's never more.

April 23, 2024inveterate

[in-vet-er-it ]

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