Meaning of archduke in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Noun
    1. Etymology
    2. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /ˈɑrtʃˌd(j)uk/

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  1. Noun

    archduke

    Etymology

    early 16th century: from Old French archeduc, from Merovingian Latin archidux, archiduc-, from archi-‘chief’ + dux, duc- (see duke)

    Definitions

    1. a sovereign prince of the former ruling house of Austria

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