doge
1the chief magistrate in the former republics of Venice and Genoa.
Origin of doge
1Other words from doge
- dogedom, noun
- dogeship, noun
Words Nearby doge
Other definitions for doge (2 of 2)
an internet fad or meme typified by an image of a dog of the Shiba Inu breed accompanied by very short phrases that humorously represent the dog's imagined thoughts and use the wrong modifiers or shortened word forms, as "such dignified" or "amaze."
one such image posted on the internet: That's the cutest doge I've ever seen!
the innovative grammar or language of doge: If you don't speak doge, you might be a little confused.
Origin of doge
2- Compare LOLcat.
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How to use doge in a sentence
We next descended the magnificent staircase of the Giganti, and we called to mind the old doge Faliero, who was beheaded there.
My Ten Years' Imprisonment | Silvio PellicoThis happened in 1522, and thereafter Antoniotto Adorni became doge as a reward for his treachery.
Florence and Northern Tuscany with Genoa | Edward HuttonThe answer of the doge and barons was simple and magnanimous.
The History of The Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire | Edward GibbonIt is believed that the scandal of this pamphlet was one reason why Andrea Tron failed to be elected doge in 1779.
The Memoirs of Count Carlo Gozzi; Volume the first | Count Carlo GozziAlvise saw her when she was presented to the doge, and regarded her as a being more than human.
British Dictionary definitions for doge
/ (dəʊdʒ) /
(formerly) the chief magistrate in the republics of Venice (until 1797) and Genoa (until 1805)
Origin of doge
1Derived forms of doge
- dogeship, noun
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