Doge
noun
The chief magistrate in the former republics of Venice and Genoa.
During the Renaissance, the doge was the ruler of Venice.
Often appears as...
- doge of venice
- doge's palace
Usage tips
Formal
Historical
noun
An internet meme which involves a Shiba Inu dog accompanied by multicolored text in Comic Sans font.
The doge meme features phrases like 'much wow', and 'such doge'.
Often appears as...
- doge meme
- such doge
Usage tips
Informal
Colloquial, Internet
noun
The chief magistrate in the former republics of Venice and Genoa.
During the Renaissance, the doge was the ruler of Venice.
Often appears as...
- doge of venice
- doge's palace
Usage tips
Formal
Historical
noun
An internet meme which involves a Shiba Inu dog accompanied by multicolored text in Comic Sans font.
The doge meme features phrases like 'much wow', and 'such doge'.
Often appears as...
- doge meme
- such doge
Usage tips
Informal
Colloquial, Internet
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Archaic Usage
Remember, 'doge' in this sense is historical and not used in current everyday language.
The doge was respected in historical Venice.
Pro Tip 2/3Italian History
Understanding Venice and Genoa's history helps grasp the significance of the doge's role.
A visit to the Doge's Palace reveals much about the doge's duties.
Pro Tip 3/3Not a Duke
Though 'doge' may sound like 'duke', it refers specifically to Venice and Genoa's leader.
Unlike a duke, a doge had certain unique powers.
Pro Tip 1/3Archaic Usage
Remember, 'doge' in this sense is historical and not used in current everyday language.
The doge was respected in historical Venice.
Pro Tip 2/3Italian History
Understanding Venice and Genoa's history helps grasp the significance of the doge's role.
A visit to the Doge's Palace reveals much about the doge's duties.
Pro Tip 3/3Not a Duke
Though 'doge' may sound like 'duke', it refers specifically to Venice and Genoa's leader.
Unlike a duke, a doge had certain unique powers.
Pro Tip 1/3Archaic Usage
Remember, 'doge' in this sense is historical and not used in current everyday language.
The doge was respected in historical Venice.
Pro Tip 2/3Italian History
Understanding Venice and Genoa's history helps grasp the significance of the doge's role.
A visit to the Doge's Palace reveals much about the doge's duties.
Pro Tip 3/3Not a Duke
Though 'doge' may sound like 'duke', it refers specifically to Venice and Genoa's leader.
Unlike a duke, a doge had certain unique powers.
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