Doge [noun]

We next descended the magnificent staircase of the Giganti, and we called to mind the old Doge Faliero, who was beheaded there.

This happened in 1522, and thereafter Antoniotto Adorni became Doge as a reward for his treachery.

The answer of the doge and barons was simple and magnanimous.

It is believed that the scandal of this pamphlet was one reason why Andrea Tron failed to be elected Doge in 1779.

Alvise saw her when she was presented to the Doge, and regarded her as a being more than human.

On the raised platform stood the Doge's throne, and in the stall-like seats around it sat the state councillors.

Before he was advanc'd to be a Doge, which was in 1722, he serv'd the Republic with distinction in quality of Generalissimo.

He was now sent with despatches to Mr. Drake, at Genoa, and had his first interview with the Doge.

The Venetians sent to the besiegers, praying that their newly elected Doge might be permitted to pass the Hungarian lines.

And be it noted, that the vicar is obliged to give to the Doge two flasks of malvoisie, with two oranges besides.