ˈlan(d)ˌgrāv noun
( -s )
Etymology: modification of German landgraf, from Middle High German lantgrāve, from lant land, country, province (from Old High German, land) + grāve count — more at land , burgrave
1. : a German count having a certain territorial jurisdiction — compare burgrave
2. : a county nobleman in the Carolina colony ranking just below the proprietary