GRAVIUS
\ɡɹˈavɪəs], \ɡɹˈavɪəs], \ɡ_ɹ_ˈa_v_ɪ__ə_s]\
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A graf; a chief magistrate or officer. A term derived from the moreancient "grafio," and used in combination with various other words, as an oflicial title inGermany; as Margravius, Rheingravius, Landgravius, etc. Spelman.Gravius est divinam quam teinporalemlicdere majestatem. It is more serious to hurt divine than temporal majesty. 11 Coke, 29.
By Henry Campbell Black