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archduke

noun

Etymology

From Middle French archeduc (modern French archiduc), from Latin archidux. Equivalent to arch- + duke.

  1. derived from archidux
  2. derived from archeduc

Definitions

  1. The son or male-line grandson of an emperor of the Austro-Hungarian Empire.

    • World War I traditionally started with the assassination of Archduke Francis (Franz) Ferdinand.

  2. The ruler of an archduchy, in particular the Archduchy of Austria.

The neighborhood

Derived

archdukedom

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