Meaning of archduke in English

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