archduke
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- noun
- /ˈɑrkˌdjuːk/
- This time Austria's armies would be led by Archduke Charles, Emperor Francis's younger brother.
- Archduke Ferdinand
- Archduke Maximilian
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Watch on YouTubeHis grandnephew, the Archduke Karl, became the new emperor.
- His grandnephew, the Archduke Karl, became the new emperor.
- You know, they say, yeah, when Mozart presented his composition of music, one of his masterpieces, to the Archduke of Austria.
- And it is events like the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand where we as a human species get to find out what the truth is of where people really stand.
- Here it was what was the assassination of Archduke Ferdinand.
- So people argue whether or not he, like, had a sandwich in his hand when he was like about shoot Archduke Franz Ferdinand.
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"Archduke Ferdinand, heir to the throne is killed."
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Do you know what the Archduke's last words were?
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May I present myself, I am the archduke Harry.
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Then let me introduce you, this is the archduke Harry from England.
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The archduke of Austria is not so good a match, but he is eager to marry you.
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Fuga's business relationship with the Archduke did not last long.
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His grandnephew, the Archduke Karl, became the new emperor.
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Wouldn't you agree, Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria.
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His Highness, the Archduke informs me that my charms overwhelm him.
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At the royal banquet, all eyes were on the archduke as he made his grand entrance.
Synonyms
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A male member of a royal family who is not the ruler, often the son of a king or queen
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Etymology
Archduke comes from the parts arch- meaning 'chief' (as in archbishop) and duke meaning 'leader' or 'high noble'. So an archduke is like a 'chief duke', a very powerful prince who ranks just below a king or emperor.