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Archduchess

usgb/ˌɑːrtʃˈdʌtʃəs/Volume
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Used in historical or period contexts, often related to European aristocracy. SlideA film set in the 18th century featured a prominent archduchess character.
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Indicates high nobility rank, just below an empress in Austria's abolished system. SlidePrincess Elisabeth became an archduchess upon her marriage.
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Mainly associated with Austrian nobility, not a common title elsewhere. SlideThe title of archduchess was unique to the Austrian empire.