margrave

/ˈmɑrɡreɪv/
noun
  1. 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.
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