margravine
/ˈmɑrɡrəvin/
noun
- The wife or widow of a margrave (a nobleman in some European countries, ranking above a count).
- The margravine hosted a grand banquet at the castle.
- In the historical novel, the margravine wielded significant political influence.
- The margravine's jewels were displayed in the museum.
- A woman who holds the title of margrave in her own right.
- As margravine, she commanded her own army.
- She became margravine after her father's death, ruling the territory herself.
- The margravine signed the treaty alongside other sovereigns.