Plural of doge; multiple leaders or rulers of Venice or other city-states during the medieval and Renaissance periods.
From Italian 'doge', plural 'dogi' or 'doges' in English, derived from Latin 'dux' meaning commander or leader. The word entered English through maritime and historical texts about Venice.
Venice had 120 doges over more than 1,000 years—many were merchants before becoming leaders, which meant they understood trade so well that Venice became the richest city in medieval Europe.
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