Meaning of Kaiser in English

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

  1. Pronunciation

    /ˈkaɪzər/

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  1. Noun

    Kaiser

    Etymology

    Middle English cayser, from Old Norse keisari, based on Latin Caesar (see Caesar), and later reinforced by Middle Dutch keiser. The modern English form (early 19th century) derives from German Kaiser

    Definitions

    1. the title of the Holy Roman Emperors or the emperors of Austria or of Germany until 1918

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