Wildgrave

Wildgrave
Wildgrave Wild"grave`, n. [G. wildgraf or D. wildgraaf. See {Wild}, and cf. {Margrave}.] A waldgrave, or head forest keeper. See {Waldgrave}. [1913 Webster]

The wildgrave winds his bugle horn. --Sir W. Scott. [1913 Webster]


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