archduke

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Etymology[edit]

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

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Noun[edit]

archduke (plural archdukes)

  1. (historical) 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. (historical) The ruler of an archduchy, in particular the Archduchy of Austria.

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