mar·gra·vine \ˈmärgrəˌvēn\noun (-s) Etymology: German markgräfin & Dutch markgravin; German markgräfin from Middle High German marcgrāvinne, marcgrævinne, from marcgrāve margrave (akin to Middle Dutch marcgrave); Dutch markgravin from Middle Dutch marcgravinne, from marcgrave margrave : the wife of a margrave