Dutch edit

Etymology edit

From Middle Dutch borchgravinne. Equivalent to burggraaf (viscount) +‎ -in (female).

Pronunciation edit

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Noun edit

burggravin f (plural burggravinnen, diminutive burggravinnetje n, masculine burggraaf)

  1. viscountess, a peerage rank, below gravin (countess)

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