burgraviate Definition
- 1the rank or dignity of a burgrave
- 2the district over which a burgrave has jurisdiction
Using burgraviate: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "burgraviate" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
The burgraviate was abolished in the 19th century.
Example
The burgraviate of Nuremberg was one of the most important in the Holy Roman Empire.
Origins of burgraviate
from Middle High German 'burcgrāve', meaning 'castle count'
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Summary: burgraviate in Brief
'Burgraviate' [bərˈɡreɪviət] is a noun that refers to either the rank or dignity of a burgrave, or the district over which a burgrave has jurisdiction. It was a term used in medieval Europe and is no longer in common use today.
