DIKEGRAVE


Meaning of DIKEGRAVE in English

ˈdīkˌgrāv noun

( -s )

Etymology: modification of Dutch dijkgraaf, from Middle Dutch dijcgrāve, from dijc dike + grāve overseer; akin to Old English dīc ditch, dike — more at burgrave

: an officer in Holland in charge of dikes

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