1 definition by SwagSalad
A historical German noble title equal in rank to a count (derived from the Latin Comes) or a British earl (an Anglo-Saxon title akin to the Viking title Jarl).
Since August 1919, in Germany, Graf and all other titles are considered a part of the name. The comital title Graf has of course also been used by German-speakers (as official or vernacular language), also in Austria and other Habsburg crown lands (mainly Slavic and Hungary), in Liechtenstein and much of Switzerland.
Since August 1919, in Germany, Graf and all other titles are considered a part of the name. The comital title Graf has of course also been used by German-speakers (as official or vernacular language), also in Austria and other Habsburg crown lands (mainly Slavic and Hungary), in Liechtenstein and much of Switzerland.
by SwagSalad November 8, 2011