margrave
/ˈmɑrɡreɪv/
noun
- A noble title in medieval Europe, originally for a military governor of a border province (a march), ranking below a duke.
- The margrave defended the eastern border of the kingdom against invaders.
- In history class, we learned about the margrave who ruled the frontier territory.
- The margrave's castle overlooked the river that marked the edge of the realm.