MARGRAVE
/ˈmɑːɡɹeɪv/
8 letters · 2 syllables · noun
Definition of MARGRAVE
A feudal era military-administrative officer of comital rank in the Carolingian empire and some successor states, originally in charge of a border area.
"1973: Among pulverised heads of stone margraves and electors, reconnoitering a likely-looking cabbage patch, all of a sudden Slothrop picks up the scent of an unmistakable no it can’t be yes it is it’s a REEFER! — Thomas Pynchon, Gravity’s Rainbow"
A hereditary ruling prince in certain feudal states of the Holy Roman Empire and elsewhere; the titular equivalent became known as marquis or marquess.
Examples of MARGRAVE in a Sentence
- "1973: Among pulverised heads of stone margraves and electors, reconnoitering a likely-looking cabbage patch, all of a sudden Slothrop picks up the scent of an unmistakable no it can’t be yes it is it’s a REEFER! — Thomas Pynchon, Gravity’s Rainbow"
Word Details
Is MARGRAVE a Scrabble Word?
Yes, MARGRAVE is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: MARGRAVE uses 8 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for MARGRAVE
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | m | a | r | g | r | a | v | e | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 3 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 14 |
| WWF | 4 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 17 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in MARGRAVE
93 words from the letters in MARGRAVE
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How to Use MARGRAVE in Word Games
MARGRAVE is worth 14 points in Scrabble and 17 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble MARGRAVE to find 93 additional valid words.