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dauphin

daup·hin

UK/doʊˈfɛn/ US/-ˈfæn/ uncommon

noun

1.

formerly, the eldest son of the King of France and direct heir to the throne

Origin

Inherited from Middle English Dauphin, from Middle French dauphin, from Old French dalphin, from Latin delphīnus, from Ancient Greek δελφίς (delphís); the modern pronunciation is sometimes remodelled on Modern French. Doublet of dolphin.

Phrases

  • Dauphin County

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