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Definition of watergrave in English: watergravenoun ˈwɔːtəɡreɪv Chiefly in medieval Flanders: an officer responsible for overseeing the use of lakes, rivers, and other waterways, especially with regard to the protection of fishing privileges or the maintenance and use of canals, sluices, bridges, etc. Compare "water bailiff". Now historical.
Origin Late 15th century. From water + grave. Definition of watergrave in US English: watergravenounˈwɔːtəɡreɪv Chiefly in medieval Flanders: an officer responsible for overseeing the use of lakes, rivers, and other waterways, especially with regard to the protection of fishing privileges or the maintenance and use of canals, sluices, bridges, etc. Compare "water bailiff". Now historical.
Origin Late 15th century. From water + grave. |