Ruler of old Venice (4)

I believe the answer is:

doge

(Other definitions for doge that I've seen before include "Chief of ancient Venice" , "Title of former ruler of Venice" , "Magistrate of 14 (historical)" , "Old lord of Venice" , "Venetian ruler" .)

I've seen this clue in the Newsday.

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