burggravin

Dutch

Etymology

From Middle Dutch borchgravinne. Equivalent to burggraaf (viscount) + -in (female).

Pronunciation

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Noun

burggravin f (plural burggravinnen, diminutive burggravinnetje n, masculine burggraaf)

  1. viscountess, a peerage rank, below gravin (countess)
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