English Explanatory Dictionary

duchy

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A dominion or region ruled by a duke or duchess.

Pronunciation

/ˈdʌt͡ʃi/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vininn126-duchy.wav

Word forms

duchy duchies

Etymology

From Middle English duche, from Anglo-Norman duché, from Old French duc, or from Medieval Latin ducātus, from Latin dux. Doublet of ducat.

Synonyms

dukedom

Related words

ducal duchess duke dukedom barony bishopric county kingdom march margravate margraviate marquesate marquessate marquisate nobility parish principality regality royalty shire viscountcy viscounty

Derived words

duchy of Naples grand duchy stem duchy
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