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Archduke

noun

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

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

  2. 2
    a sovereign prince of the former ruling house of Austria wordnet
  3. 3
    The ruler of an archduchy, in particular the Archduchy of Austria. historical

Etymology

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

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