margravine Definition
- 1a wife or widow of a margrave
- 2a woman holding the rank of margrave in her own right
Using margravine: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "margravine" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
The Margravine was known for her philanthropic work.
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The Margravine's coronation was a grand affair.
Origins of margravine
from German 'Markgrafin', feminine form of 'Markgraf', meaning 'margrave'
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Summary: margravine in Brief
'Margravine' [mahr-grey-veen] refers to a woman who is either the wife or widow of a margrave, or a woman who holds the rank of margrave in her own right. It is a formal term with no synonyms or idiomatic usage.
