Doge

/ˈdoʊdʒ/ noun

Definition

A powerful elected leader in Venice or Genoa during medieval times, or a popular internet meme dog.

Etymology

From Italian 'doge,' from Latin 'dux' (leader, duke); was a specific political title in the Venetian Republic for over 1,000 years.

Kelly Says

The meme doge with the comic sans text is accidentally named after one of the most powerful historical titles in European history—the ancient Venetian doges controlled vast maritime empires!

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