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   Duch·y

   /ˈdəCHē/

   

   noun

   • 1. the territory of a duke or duchess; a dukedom.

   Word Origin Middle English: from Old French duche, from medieval Latin ducatus, from Latin dux, duc- (see duke).

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   The Duke and Duchess of Scania in 1905. A duchy, also called a dukedom, is a medieval country, territory, fief, or domain ruled by a duke or duchess, a ruler hierarchically second to the king or queen in Western European tradition.

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   The meaning of DUCHY is the territory of a duke or duchess : dukedom.

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   What does Duchy mean?

   • Need even more definitions? Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free! The meaning of DUCHY is the territory of a duke or duchess : dukedom.

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   What is a duchy in medieval Europe?

   • A duchy, also called a dukedom, is a medieval country, territory, fief, or domain ruled by a duke or duchess, a ruler hierarchically second to the king or queen in Western European tradition. There once existed an important difference between "sovereign dukes" and dukes who were ordinary noblemen throughout Europe.

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   What is the difference between a duchy and a Grand Duchy?

   • The term duchy is mainly historical and almost always refers to European territories. Over the years, many dukes and duchesses have ruled over duchies, while others have maintained honorary titles without any real power. Grand duchies were small, sovereign countries ruled by a grand duke or grand duchess.

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   What does Duche mean?

   • noisy, clamorous, or boisterous. luxuriously fine or large; lavish; splendid. large; powerful; impressive. 1350–1400; Middle English duche

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   Duchy definition: the territory ruled by a duke or duchess. See examples of DUCHY used in a sentence.

6. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryDUCHY | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   DUCHY | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary. Meaning of duchy in English. duchy. noun [ C ] us / ˈdʌtʃ.i / uk / ˈdʌtʃ.i / Add to word list. the area of land owned or ruled by a duke or duchess. Synonym. dukedom. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases. Republics & kingdoms. banana republic. body politic. Camelot. commonwealth. crown.

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   DUCHY | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary. Meaning of duchy in English. duchy. noun [ C ] uk / ˈdʌtʃ.i / us / ˈdʌtʃ.i / Add to word list. the area of land owned or ruled by a duke or duchess. Synonym. dukedom. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases. Republics & kingdoms. banana republic. body politic. Camelot. commonwealth. crown.

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   The term duchy is mainly historical and almost always refers to European territories. Over the years, many dukes and duchesses have ruled over duchies, while others have maintained honorary titles without any real power.

10. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › english › duchyduchy noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage ...

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    Definition of duchy noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.