English Explanatory Dictionary

ducat

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A gold coin minted by various European nations.
  2. A coin of the major denomination (dollar, euro, etc.); money in general.
  3. A ticket.
name
  1. A surname.

Pronunciation

/ˈdʌkət/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-ducat.wav

Word forms

ducat ducats ducket

Etymology

From Middle French ducat, late Old French ducat, from Old Italian ducato, from Medieval Latin ducātus, from oblique stem of dux (“duke; leader”). Doublet of duchy.

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