Associations to the word «Palsgrave»

Wiktionary

PALSGRAVE, noun. A count palatinate of the Holy Roman Empire, possessing near-royal powers within his county.

Dictionary definition

PALSGRAVE, noun. (Middle Ages) the lord of a palatinate who exercised sovereign powers over his lands.

Wise words

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