margrave Synonyms
margrave Meaning
margrave (n)
the military governor of a frontier province in medieval Germany
a German nobleman ranking above a count (corresponding in rank to a British marquess)
margrave (n.)
Originally, a lord or keeper of the borders or marches in Germany.
The English equivalent of the German title of nobility, markgraf; a marquis.
margrave Sentence Examples
- The margrave ruled over a vast territory in the Holy Roman Empire.
- The margrave's power extended over several principalities.
- The margrave commanded a loyal army of knights and foot soldiers.
- The margrave's castle was a formidable stronghold.
- The margrave entertained lavishly, hosting feasts and tournaments.
- The margrave's court was a center of culture and learning.
- The margrave's patronage attracted artists, poets, and musicians.
- The margrave's reign was marked by both prosperity and conflict.
- The margrave's death left a void in the political landscape.
- The margrave's legacy continues to shape the region today.
FAQs About the word margrave
the military governor of a frontier province in medieval Germany, a German nobleman ranking above a count (corresponding in rank to a British marquess)Originall
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The margrave ruled over a vast territory in the Holy Roman Empire.
The margrave's power extended over several principalities.
The margrave commanded a loyal army of knights and foot soldiers.
The margrave's castle was a formidable stronghold.
