margravate

[ mahr-gruh-veyt ]

noun

1. the province or territory of a margrave.

margravate

/ mɑːˈɡreɪvɪɪt; ˈmɑːɡrəvɪt /

noun

1. the domain of a margrave

Word History and Origins

Origin of margravate¹

First recorded in 1695–1705; margrave + -ate ³

Example Sentences

Henry the Fowler conquers the Slavonians; he establishes the margravate of Brandenburg.

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