burggraaf
Dutch
editEtymology
editFrom Middle Dutch borchgrave. Equivalent to burg (“burgh, castle”) + graaf (“count, official”).
Pronunciation
editNoun
editburggraaf m (plural burggraven, diminutive burggraafje n)
- (originally) keeper of certain castles (and surrounding jurisdictions)
- viscount, a peerage rank, below graaf (count)