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archduke
arch·duke [ aarch dk ] (plural arch·dukes)


noun 
Definition:
 
senior duke: a senior duke in some countries, especially Austria
[Early 16th century. Via Old French archeduc< late Latin archidux< archi- "chief, first" + dux "leader"]
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