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Webster 1913 Edition


Burgrave

Bur′grave

,
Noun.
[F.]
See
Burggrave
.

Webster 1828 Edition


Burgrave

BUR'GRAVE

,
Noun.
[burg] In some European countries, an hereditary governor of a town or castle.

Definition 2024


burgrave

burgrave

English

Alternative forms

Noun

burgrave (plural burgraves)

  1. (historical) The military governor of a German town or castle in the Middle Ages; a nobleman of the same status.

Translations


Portuguese

Noun

burgrave m (plural burgraves)

  1. (historical) burggrave (commander of a German burg)