margravine

/ˈmɑrɡrəvɪn/

Definitions

1. noun

The wife of a margrave, a nobleman ranking below a duke and above a count.

“The margravine was known for her charitable work in the local community.”

2. noun

A woman holding a title of margravine in her own right, especially in a historical or aristocratic context.

“The margravine was a prominent figure in 18th-century European politics.”

Synonyms

  • countess
  • noblewoman

Antonyms

  • commoner