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Rarearchduke
The correct spelling is archduke.
How to pronounce archduke
noun
Say it like: Arc-hdu-ke
The correct spelling is archduke. (history) The son or male-line grandson of an emperor of the Austro-Hungarian Empire. For example: "World War I traditionally started with the assassination of Archduke Francis (Franz) Ferdinand."
Usage Examples
“World War I traditionally started with the assassination of Archduke Francis (Franz) Ferdinand.”
Definition
noun
- 1.(history) The son or male-line grandson of an emperor of the Austro-Hungarian Empire.
- 2.(history) The ruler of an archduchy, in particular the Archduchy of Austria.
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