DUCHY

duchy, dukedom

(noun) the domain controlled by a duke or duchess

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

duchy (plural duchies)

A dominion or region ruled by a duke or duchess. (A grand duchy may be a self-governing state. A simple duchy tends to be a part of a larger kingdom or empire.)

Anagrams

• Chudy

Source: Wiktionary


Duch"y, n.; pl. Duchies. Etym: [F. duché, OF. duchée, (assumed) LL. ducitas, fr. L. dux. See Duke.]

Definition: The territory or dominions of a duke; a dukedom.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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