English Explanatory Dictionary

dukedom

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A region ruled by a duke or duchess.
  2. The rank or title of a duke.

Pronunciation

/ˈdjuːk.dəm/ /ˈdʒuːk.dəm/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-dukedom.wav /ˈdjuk.dəm/ /ˈduk.dəm/

Word forms

dukedom dukedoms

Etymology

From late Middle English dukdom, dukedom; equivalent to duke + -dom.

Synonyms

duchy dukeship
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