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Dauphin — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • dauphin noun Historically, the title given to the eldest son and heir of the King of France.

Senses

Dauphin is used for these senses in English:

  • dauphin The eldest son of the king of France. Under the Valois and Bourbon dynasties, the Dauphin of France, generally shortened to Dauphin, was heir apparent to the throne of France. The title derived from the main title of the Dauphin, Dauphin of Viennois.