Landgraviate

Landgraviate
Landgraviate Land*gra"vi*ate, n. [Cf. F. landgraviat.] 1. The territory held by a landgrave. [1913 Webster]

2. The office, jurisdiction, or authority of a landgrave. [1913 Webster]


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