noun
- plural of archduchess; wives or widows of archdukes, or women holding the rank of archduke in their own right
Usage: historical
Examples
- The archduchesses attended the royal wedding ceremony.
- Several archduchesses lived in the palace during the Habsburg reign.
- The museum displays portraits of famous archduchesses from Austrian history.
- Two archduchesses were present at the diplomatic reception.
- The archduchesses wore elaborate gowns to the state dinner.