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archduke

nounmasculineformaluncommon/ɐɾkiˈðukɨ/ar·qui·du·que

Definition

1

A noble title used in the House of Habsburg, superior to duke and inferior to king or emperor.

Usage examples

Archduke Franz Ferdinand was assassinated in Sarajevo.
Austrian archdukes held great power.

Common combinations

Archduke of Austriatitle of archdukearchduke's family