burggraaf
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Dutch[edit]
Etymology[edit]
From Middle Dutch borchgrave. Equivalent to burg (“burgh, castle”) + graaf (“count, official”).
Pronunciation[edit]
Noun[edit]
burggraaf m (plural burggraven, diminutive burggraafje n)
- (originally) keeper of certain castles (and surrounding jurisdictions)
- viscount, a peerage rank, below graaf (count)