archduke

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Contents 1 English 1.1 Etymology 1.2 Noun 1.2.1 Translations 1.2.2 Related terms

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From Middle French, from Old French archeduc (modern: archiduc).

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archduke (plural archdukes)

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.

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• archduchess
• duke
• emperor
• grand duke
• imperial
• noble
• prince
• royal