noun
Herzog
Herzog (noun) means a German duke; a title of high nobility in German-speaking lands. Example: “The old herzog ruled over a small Bavarian territory before unification.”
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A German duke; a title of high nobility in German-speaking lands.
"The old herzog ruled over a small Bavarian territory before unification."
"Historians still refer to him by his title, Herzog von Sachsen."
How to use Herzog
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe German word for "duke" — used when discussing German or Austrian nobility.
Common pairings
Herzog von
a German herzog
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The old _____ ruled over a small Bavarian territory before unification.
Etymology
From German Herzog, going back to Old High German herizogo, literally "army leader" — the person who led the troops (Heer) at the front (ziehen, "to march").
Frequently asked questions
What does “Herzog” mean?
The word “Herzog” means a German duke; a title of high nobility in German-speaking lands. In plain terms, the German word for "duke" — used when discussing German or Austrian nobility.
How do you use “Herzog” in a sentence?
Here is “Herzog” used in a sentence: “The old herzog ruled over a small Bavarian territory before unification.”
What part of speech is “Herzog”?
“Herzog” is a noun.
Where does the word “Herzog” come from?
The word “Herzog” comes from German. From German Herzog, going back to Old High German herizogo, literally "army leader" — the person who led the troops (Heer) at the front (ziehen, "to march").
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