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词汇 watergrave
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Definition of watergrave in English:

watergrave

noun 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:

watergrave

nounˈwɔːtəɡreɪv
  • 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.

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