Brandenburg
['brændənbə:ɡ]
Definition
(noun.) the territory of an Elector (of the Holy Roman Empire) that expanded to become the kingdom of Prussia in 1701.
Editor: Rochelle--From WordNet
Examples
- Encouraged by this, a fifth crusade (1431) crossed the frontier under Frederick, Margrave of Brandenburg. H. G. Wells. The Outline of History_Being a Plain History of Life and Mankind.
- Came a message from the Margrave of Brandenburg advising flight; there was no holding any of their troops. H. G. Wells. The Outline of History_Being a Plain History of Life and Mankind.
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