Archduke

Origin

From Middle French, from Old French archeduc (modern: archiduc).

Full definition of archduke

Noun

1. The son or male-line grandson of an emperor of the Austro-Hungarian Empire.World War I traditionally started with the assassination of Archduke Francis (Franz) Ferdinand.

Related terms

• archduchess
• duke
• emperor
• grand duke
• imperial
• noble
• prince
• royal