Meaning & use
dauphin
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The title historically given to the eldest son of the King of France, as heir to the French throne.
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The young dauphin was raised to one day rule France.
Historical novels about the French court often feature intrigue surrounding the dauphin.
A note on using this word
Dauphin refers to a royal title, not a specific individual, and is used mainly when discussing French royal history.
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