graaf

See also: graf and -graaf

Afrikaans

Etymology 1

Noun

graaf (plural grawe, diminutive grafie, feminine gravin)

1. earl, count

Derived terms

• graafskap

Etymology 2

Noun

graaf (plural grawe, diminutive grafie)

1. shovel

Related terms

• grawe

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Dutch

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ɣraːf/

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• Hyphenation: graaf
• Rhymes: -aːf

Etymology 1

From Middle Dutch grâve, from Old Dutch grāvo, ultimately from Proto-Germanic *grēfijô.

Noun

graaf m (plural graven, diminutive graafje n, feminine gravin)

1. earl, count

Derived terms

• burggraaf
• dijkgraaf
• graafschap
• gravin
• markgraaf
• paltsgraaf

Etymology 2

(This etymology is missing or incomplete. Please add to it, or discuss it at the Etymology scriptorium.)

Noun

graaf m (plural grafen, diminutive graafje n)

1. (graph theory) graph

Etymology 3

See the etymology of the corresponding lemma form.

Verb

graaf

1. (deprecated template usage) first-person singular present indicative of graven
2. (deprecated template usage) imperative of graven

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Farefare

Etymology

From Dutch graaf, German Graf.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ɡraːf/

Noun

graaf

1. earl, count