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Word: Archduke
Speech Type: Noun
Etymology:
early 16th century: from Old French archeduc, from Merovingian Latin archidux, archiduc-, from archi- ‘chief’ + dux, duc- (see duke)
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˌɑːtʃˈdjuːk
Dialects: British English
Definition:
a chief duke, in particular (formerly) the son of the Emperor of Austria
Short Definition:chief duke
Examples:- the archduke of Austria was most concerned with the protection of Vienna
- Archduke Franz Ferdinand was assassinated in the streets of Sarajevo
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