| 释义 |
mar·grave
\ˈmärˌgrāv, ˈmȧˌ-\ noun
(-s)
Etymology: Dutch markgraaf governor of a border region, from Middle Dutch marcgrave; akin to Middle Low German markgrēve governor of a border region, Old High German marcgrāvo; all from a prehistoric D-German compound whose constituents are akin to Old High German marha boundary and grāvo count — more at mark, burgrave
1. : the military governor especially of a German border province
2. : a member of the German nobility corresponding in rank to a British marquess
• mar·gra·vi·al \(ˈ)mär|grāvēəl\ adjective |