Characterised by a dignified sense of seriousness; not cheerful. / Low in pitch, tone etc. / Serious, in a negative sense; important, formidable.

(historical) A count, prefect, or person holding office.

(transitive, obsolete, nautical) To clean, as a vessel's bottom, of barnacles, grass, etc., and pay it over with pitch — so called because graves or greaves was formerly used for this purpose.

plural of grave

A region close to Bordeaux in south-western France. / The dry white wine produced in this region. / An English surname from Middle English derived from Grave.

Third-person singular simple present indicative form of grave

Alternative form of greaves; the sediment of melted tallow.

The state of being grave; gravity

(historical) Used to signify a local ruler or administrator.

plural of graving