doge

/doʊdʒ/
noun
  1. The chief magistrate or ruler in the former republics of Venice and Genoa.
    • The doge of Venice lived in the famous Doge's Palace.
    • In medieval times, the doge was elected for life by the city's nobles.
    • The doge led ceremonies and oversaw the government of the republic.
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