burggraaf

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Dutch

Etymology

burg (burgh, castle) +‎ graaf (count, official)

Pronunciation

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Noun

burggraaf m (plural burggraven, diminutive burggraafje n)

  1. (originally) keeper of certain castles (and surrounding jurisdictions)
  2. viscount, a peerage rank, below graaf (count)

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