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Definition of Archduke
1. Noun. A sovereign prince of the former ruling house of Austria.
Generic synonyms: Prince
Specialized synonyms: Francis Ferdinand, Franz Ferdinand
Derivative terms: Archducal
Specialized synonyms: Francis Ferdinand, Franz Ferdinand
Derivative terms: Archducal
Definition of Archduke
1. n. A prince of the imperial family of Austria.
Definition of Archduke
1. Noun. The son or male-line grandson of an emperor of the Austro-Hungarian Empire. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Archduke
1. an Austrian prince [n -S]
Medical Definition of Archduke
1. A prince of the imperial family of Austria. 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. Origin: Pref. Arch- + duke. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)