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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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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