landgrave
[land-greyv]
- (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
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Historical Examples
For if the Landgrave be incensed, then all resistance will be in vain.
Selections from the Table Talk of Martin LutherMartin Luther
The drawing-room was delicious that May afternoon—the next after the musicale at Landgrave's.
MelomaniacsJames Huneker
The imperial minister's judgment upon the Landgrave was too severe.
The Landgrave received me with all grace, favour, and distinction.
The Life and Adventures of Baron TrenckBaron Trenck
The father of the Landgrave died; and Magdeburg now lost its governor.
The Life and Adventures of Baron TrenckBaron Trenck
landgrave
- (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
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Word Origin
C16: via German, from Middle High German lantgrāve, from lant land + grāve count
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