doge
Doge (noun) means the elected chief magistrate who historically led the republics of Venice or Genoa. Example: “The doge presided over Venice from the Doge's Palace for centuries.”
How to use doge
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA historical Italian ruler-title, most associated with Venice.
Not the same as the internet meme spelling "doge" for "dog" — that's an unrelated joke pronunciation.
Word forms
DOGEd past tense, DOGE'd past tense, doges plural, dogi plural, DOGEs singular
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The _____ presided over Venice from the Doge's Palace for centuries.
Etymology
From Venetian doxe, from Latin dux, "leader" — the same root that gives us "duke" and "duce."
Rhymes for doge
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What does “doge” mean?
The word “doge” means the elected chief magistrate who historically led the republics of Venice or Genoa. In plain terms, a historical Italian ruler-title, most associated with Venice.
How do you pronounce “doge”?
“Doge” is pronounced dohj (/doʊd͡ʒ/ in IPA).
How do you use “doge” in a sentence?
Here is “doge” used in a sentence: “The doge presided over Venice from the Doge's Palace for centuries.”
What part of speech is “doge”?
“Doge” is a noun.
Where does the word “doge” come from?
The word “doge” comes from Latin. From Venetian doxe, from Latin dux, "leader" — the same root that gives us "duke" and "duce.".