"megaduke" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Forms: megadukes [plural]
Etymology: From Byzantine Greek μέγας δούξ (mégas doúx, literally “great leader”). By surface analysis, mega- + duke. Etymology templates: {{bor|en|gkm|μέγας δούξ|lit=great leader}} Byzantine Greek μέγας δούξ (mégas doúx, literally “great leader”), {{surf|en|mega-|duke}} By surface analysis, mega- + duke Head templates: {{en-noun}} megaduke (plural megadukes)
  1. (historical, military) The commander in chief of the Byzantine navy. Tags: historical

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