margravine

/ˈmɑrɡrəvin/
noun
  1. 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.
  2. 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.
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