dauphin

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Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

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Definition

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

Etymology

Inherited from Middle English Dauphin, from Middle French dauphin, from Old French dalphin, from Latin delphinus; the modern pronunciation is sometimes remodelled on Modern French. Doublet of dolphin.

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