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burgrave

/bur-greyv/US // ˈbɜr greɪv //UK // (ˈbɜːɡreɪv) //

堡罗夫

Definitions

n.名词 noun
  1. 1

    German History.

    • : the appointed head of a fortress.
    • : the hereditary governor of a castle or town.

Examples

  • Her father thought they would probably have a dance there, for the young sons of the Burgrave would act as hosts.

  • The object of its ardent passion was no less a personage than the Burgrave von Zollern.

  • To apply to the Emperor again every one, including the magistrate, had declared useless, since even the Burgrave had been refused.

  • The Swiss had also provided white roses from the Burgrave's garden to fasten at the square neck of Eva's dress.

  • He was hereditary burgrave of Antwerp, but officer of Philip's never more.