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waldgrave
[ wawld-greyv ]
noun
- (in the Holy Roman Empire) an officer having jurisdiction over a royal forest.
waldgrave
/ ˈɔːˌɡɪ /
noun
- (in medieval Germany) an officer with jurisdiction over a royal forest
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Word History and Origins
Origin of waldgrave1
< German Waldgraf ( Wald forest + Graf count)
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Word History and Origins
Origin of waldgrave1
from German Waldgraf, from Wald forest + Graf count
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Example Sentences
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But the Waldgrave refrained, and the general soon afterwards rose to take leave.
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The Waldgrave leaned against the wall behind her with his lips set and a grave face.
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The Waldgrave was a good shot; but a man was not likely to have a reputation for shooting in such a camp as this, where every one handled pistol or petronel, unless his aim was something out of the common.
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It was the Waldgrave's turn now.
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The Waldgrave had lodged his ball in the upper part of the face towards the right-hand side.
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