Antonyms for archduke


Grammar : Noun
Spell : ahrch-dook, -dyook
Phonetic Transcription : ˈɑrtʃˈduk, -ˈdyuk


Definition of archduke

Origin :
  • 1520s, from Middle French and Old French archeduc, from Merovingian Latin archiducem (c.750); see arch- + duke (n.). Formerly the title of the rulers of Austrasia, Lorraine, Brabant, and Austria; later the titular dignity of the sons of the Emperor of Austria. Related: Archducal; archduchy.
  • As in noble : noun member of royal or important family
  • As in nobleman : noun man of noble birth
  • As in prince : noun royal person
Example sentences :
  • The entry of the Archduke was not less sad than his proclamation.
  • Extract from : « The Memoirs of Louis XIV., His Court and The Regency, Complete » by Duc de Saint-Simon
  • She had scarcely left the apartment when the Archduke entered it.
  • Extract from : « The Daltons, Volume II (of II) » by Charles James Lever
  • On the wings are the portraits of the Archduke and Isabella, with their patron saints.
  • Extract from : « Six Centuries of Painting » by Randall Davies
  • They had come as messengers from the Archduke Ferdinand and from the Emperor himself.
  • Extract from : « History of the Moravian Church » by J. E. Hutton
  • The Premier was expected, and there was murmur of an Archduke.
  • Extract from : « The Young Duke » by Benjamin Disraeli
  • The gipsy was a soldier, and on his being admitted, the Archduke asked him what he had to say.
  • Extract from : « Chatterbox, 1906 » by Various
  • People used to say that Mrs. Parflete was the Archduke's daughter.
  • Extract from : « Robert Orange » by John Oliver Hobbes
  • Is there much use in denying the fact that he married the Archduke's daughter?
  • Extract from : « Robert Orange » by John Oliver Hobbes
  • He immediately sent to Leopold, the archduke, and claimed the prisoner as his.
  • Extract from : « Richard I » by Jacob Abbott
  • The archduke had left the Holy Land and returned home some time before.
  • Extract from : « Richard I » by Jacob Abbott

Synonyms for archduke

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