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waldgrave

American

[wawld-greyv] / ˈwɔld greɪv /

noun

(in the Holy Roman Empire) an officer having jurisdiction over a royal forest.

waldgrave British

/ ˈwɔːldˌɡreɪv /

noun

(in medieval Germany) an officer with jurisdiction over a royal forest

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Etymology

Origin of waldgrave

< German Waldgraf ( Wald forest + Graf count)

Example Sentences

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The descent was steep and we rode down slowly, my lady and the Waldgrave laughing and talking, and the rest of us sitting at our ease.

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He seemed scarcely to belong to the party; though Fraulein Max, who sat on the Waldgrave's left hand, formed a sort of link stretched out towards him.

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This made the Waldgrave, who was compelled to stand by and listen, look more sulky than ever; but she continued to take no notice of him, and though he remained awkwardly regarding her and waiting for a word, as long as she stood, she went away without once turning her eyes on him.

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The Waldgrave had disappeared, probably to his couch.

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The Waldgrave with Fraulein Anna followed, and the rest of us as closely as we could.

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