waldgrave

[ wawld-greyv ]

noun

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

waldgrave

/ ˈwɔːldˌɡreɪv /

noun

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of waldgrave¹

< German Waldgraf ( Wald forest + Graf count)

Word History and Origins

Origin of waldgrave¹

from German Waldgraf, from Wald forest + Graf count

Example Sentences

But the Waldgrave refrained, and the general soon afterwards rose to take leave.

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The Waldgrave leaned against the wall behind her with his lips set and a grave face.

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The Waldgrave was a good shot; but a man was not likely to have a reputation for shooting in such a camp as this, where every one handled pistol or petronel, unless his aim was something out of the common.

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It was the Waldgrave's turn now.

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The Waldgrave had lodged his ball in the upper part of the face towards the right-hand side.

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