markgraafschap

Dutch

Etymology

From Middle Dutch marcgraveschap. Equivalent to markgraaf (“markgrave”) +‎ schap (“-ship”).

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ˈmɑrk.xraːfˌsxɑp/
  • Hyphenation: mark‧graaf‧schap

Noun

markgraafschap f or n (plural markgraafschappen, diminutive markgraafschapje n)

  1. A margravate.
    Synonym: mark
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