ARCHDUKES

Noun

archdukes

plural of archduke

Source: Wiktionary


ARCHDUKE

Arch`duke", n. Etym: [Pref. arch- + duke.]

Definition: A prince of the imperial family of Austria.

Note: Formerly this title was assumed by the rulers of Lorraine, Brabant, Austria, etc. It is now appropriated to the descendants of the imperial family of Austria through the make line, all such male descendants being styled archduke, and all such female descendants archduchesses.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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