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n. The district, office, or residence of an archdeacon. See Benefice. [ 1913 Webster ]

Every diocese is divided into archdeaconries. Blackstone. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. The office of an archdeacon. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. [ Pref. arch- + diocese. ] The diocese of an archbishop. [ 1913 Webster ]

a. Of or pertaining to an archduke or archduchy. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. [ Pref. arch- + duchess. ] The consort of an archduke; also, a princess of the imperial family of Austria. See Archduke. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. The territory of an archduke or archduchess. Ash. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. [ Pref. arch- + duke. ] A prince of the imperial family of Austria. [ 1913 Webster ]

☞ Formerly this title was assumed by the rulers of Lorraine, Brabant, Austria, etc. It is now appropriated to the descendants of the imperial family of Austria through the make line, all such male descendants being styled archduke, and all such female descendants archduchesses. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. An archduchy. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. A ditch or drain along the side of a hill to catch the surface water; also, a ditch at the side of a canal to catch the surplus water. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. The institution, government, or authority of a church. [ R. ] Bp. Pearson. [ 1913 Webster ]

(Zool.) One of a breed of dogs trained to accompany carriages; the Dalmatian dog. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. The office or jurisdiction of a patriarch; patriarchate. [ R. ] [ 1913 Webster ]

n. (Football) The act of touching the football down behind the opponents' goal; also the score (6 points) resulting from such a play. [ 1913 Webster ]

Safety touchdown. See under Safety. [ 1913 Webster ]