Dutch

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Etymology

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From Middle Dutch marcgrâvinne. Equivalent to mark (march) +‎ gravin (countess).

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˈmɑrk.xraːˌvɪn/
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  • Hyphenation: mark‧gra‧vin

Noun

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markgravin f (plural markgravinnen, masculine markgraaf)

  1. A marchioness, a marquise.
    Synonym: markiezin