archduke

Meaning

Noun

  • The son or male-line grandson of an emperor of the Austro-Hungarian Empire.
  • The ruler of an archduchy, in particular the Archduchy of Austria.

Origin

  • From Middle French archeduc (modern French archiduc), from Latin archidux. Equivalent to arch- + duke.

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