noun
- plural of palsgrave: a count palatine, especially in the Holy Roman Empire
Usage: historical
Examples
- The palsgraves held significant authority within their territories.
- Several palsgraves attended the imperial diet.
- The title of palsgrave was hereditary among certain noble families.
- These palsgraves governed their palatinates with considerable independence.
- The Holy Roman Emperor appointed trusted nobles as palsgraves.
- Medieval chronicles often mention the deeds of various palsgraves.