Definitions

1. noun

A title of respect for a nobleman in Germany, equivalent to a lord or baron; a noble or aristocratic person.

“The vogt of the region hosted the charity gala.”

2. noun

A Germanic nobleman or a high-ranking official, especially in the Holy Roman Empire.

“During the Middle Ages, the vogt played an important role in the local government.”

3. proper noun

Vogt, a German surname.

“The historian, Vogt, wrote extensively on medieval European history.”