burgrave

bur·grave

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [bur-greyv]
- /ˈbɜr greɪv/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [bur-greyv]
- /ˈbɜr greɪv/

Definitions of burgrave word

noun burgrave the military governor of a German town or castle, esp in the 12th and 13th centuries 3
noun burgrave a nobleman ruling a German town or castle by hereditary right 3
noun burgrave the appointed head of a fortress. 1
noun burgrave the hereditary governor of a castle or town. 1
noun burgrave (Germany, historical) The military governor of a German town or castle in the Middle Ages; a nobleman of the same status. 0

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Origin of burgrave

First appearance:

before 1540

One of the 30% oldest English words

1540-50; < German Burggraf, equivalent to Burg castle, town + Graf count

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Parts of speech for Burgrave

noun

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adverb

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preposition

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determiner

exclamation

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burgrave popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 50% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 54% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

burgrave usage trend in Literature

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