Doge (the Venetian form of the late Lat. dux, docis, equivalent to dux, 'leader,' 'duke') was the name of the chief-magistrate, possessing princely rank, in the republics of Venice and Genoa. For the history of the office and its powers, see GENOA, VENICE; also BUCENTAUR.
Doge
Chambers's Encyclopaedia, Volume 4: Dionysius to Friction, p. 39
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