landgrave

[ land-greyv ]

/ ˈlændˌgreɪv /

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noun

(in medieval Germany) a count having jurisdiction over a large territory.

(usually initial capital letter) the title of certain German princes.

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Origin of landgrave

From Middle Low German, dating back to 1510–20; see origin at land, margrave

Words nearby landgrave

land girl, land grab, land-grabber, land grant, land-grant college, landgrave, landgraviate, landgravine, landholder, land in, landing

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How to use landgrave in a sentence

A treaty was made with the Landgrave of Hesse Cassel for the hire of troops, and the naval and military forces were augmented.
The Political History of England - Vol. X.|William Hunt
By this time Elizabeth had two children, and the Landgrave was rejoiced.
A Treasury of Heroes and Heroines|Clayton Edwards
The Landgrave of Hesse declared he would have nothing to do with a project intended solely to sow divisions in the empire.
History of the Rise of the Huguenots|Henry Baird
The Landgrave William deserves to descend to immortality with the heroic race of Ernest.
The Thirty Years War, Complete|Friedrich Schiller

The Landgrave perceived that the discussion was growing hot; and as the repast was waiting, he broke off the contest.
History of the Great Reformation, Volume IV|J. H. Merle D'Aubign

British Dictionary definitions for landgrave

landgrave

/ (ˈlændˌɡreɪv) /

noun German history

(from the 13th century to 1806) a count who ruled over a specified territory

(after 1806) the title of any of various sovereign princes in central Germany

Word Origin for landgrave

C16: via German, from Middle High German lantgrāve, from lant land + grāve count

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