graf

Reading level: hard

Estimated CEFR level: B2 — Upper-Intermediate

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

noun German tennis player who won seven women's singles titles at Wimbledon (born in 1969)

From German Graf (“count”). Doublet of graaf and grave.

“We’ll go upstairs,” said Graves. — The Cash Boy, Horatio, Jr. Alger
Will ye look for greener graves? — Story Hour Readings: Seventh Year, E. C. (Ernest Clark) Hartwell
"Do you think so?" asked Mr. Graves, startled. — Only an Irish Boy; Or, Andy Burke's Fortunes, Horatio, Jr. Alger

Steffi Graf, Stephanie Graf

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