ˈmärˌgrāv, ˈmȧˌ- noun
( -s )
Etymology: Dutch markgraaf governor of a border region, from Middle Dutch marcgrave; akin to Middle Low German markgrēve governor of a border region, Old High German marcgrāvo; all from a prehistoric D-German compound whose constituents are akin to Old High German marha boundary and grāvo count — more at mark , burgrave
1. : the military governor especially of a German border province
2. : a member of the German nobility corresponding in rank to a British marquess
• mar·gra·vi·al (ˈ)mär|grāvēəl adjective