English Explanatory Dictionary

margravate

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The status or rank of a margrave.
  2. A territory governed by a margrave or margravine.

Pronunciation

/ˈmɑːɡɹəveɪt/

Word forms

margravate margravates margraviate

Etymology

From margrave + -ate (forms nouns denoting rank or office, the concrete charge of it).

Synonyms

marquisate mark march

Related words

barony bishopric county duchy kingdom march margraviate marquesate marquessate marquisate nobility parish principality regality royalty shire viscountcy viscounty
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