graff's

It may be necessary, perhaps, to add, that the grand bailiff is the graff's representative, who not only manages his private affairs, but superintends the proceedings of the chancery, and who is, therefore, in the absence of the graff himself, by far the most important personage in the herschafte.

Germany, Bohemia, and Hungary, Visited in 1837. Vol. II 1842

There was a gentleman in the next room, the head of the graff's chancery, who spoke French, and would be glad to make our acquaintance.

Germany, Bohemia, and Hungary, Visited in 1837. Vol. II 1842