archduke

Meanings

1. 1
   noun

   a prince of the former ruling house of Austria, especially a son or male-line grandson of an emperor

   The archduke represented the imperial family at the state ceremony.

2. 2
   noun

   historical: the ruler of an archduchy, especially the Archduchy of Austria

   The archduke governed the territory on behalf of the dynasty.

From Middle French archeduc, from Latin archidux, formed from Greek-derived arch- ("chief") + Latin dux ("leader"), the source of duke. The title became especially associated with the Habsburg rulers and princes of Austria.

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