- duchy
- duchy mid-14c., "territory ruled by a duke or duchess," from O.Fr. duché (12c.), from M.L. ducatus, from L. dux (see DUKE (Cf. duke) (n.)).
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Duchy — Duch y (d[u^]ch [y^]), n.; pl. {Duchies}. [F. duch[ e], OF. duch[ e]e, (assumed) LL. ducitas, fr. L. dux. See {Duke}.] The territory or dominions of a duke; a dukedom. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
duchy — ► NOUN (pl. duchies) ▪ the territory of a duke or duchess. ORIGIN Old French duche, from Latin dux leader … English terms dictionary
duchy — [duch′ē] n. pl. duchies [ME & OFr duchee < LL ducatus, military command, territory of a duke < L dux: see DUCT] the territory ruled by a duke or duchess; dukedom … English World dictionary
Duchy — A duchy is a territory, fief, or domain ruled by a duke or duchess. Some duchies were sovereign in areas that would become unified realms only during the Modern era (such as Germany and Italy). In contrast, others were subordinate districts of… … Wikipedia
duchy — /duch ee/, n., pl. duchies. the territory ruled by a duke or duchess. [1350 1400; ME duche < MF duche; AF, OF duchié < ML ducatus; LL, L: the rank or functions of a DUX; see DUKE, ATE3] * * * (as used in expressions) Grand Duchy of Luxembourg… … Universalium
duchy — [[t]dʌ̱tʃi[/t]] duchies N COUNT: oft the N of n A duchy is an area of land that is owned or ruled by a duke. ...the Duchy of Cornwall … English dictionary
duchy — arch·duchy; duchy; … English syllables
duchy — UK [ˈdʌtʃɪ] / US noun [countable] Word forms duchy : singular duchy plural duchies an area of land belonging to a duke or duchess … English dictionary
duchy — Synonyms and related words: Kreis, ally, archbishopric, archdiocese, archduchy, archdukedom, arrondissement, bailiwick, bishopric, body politic, borough, buffer state, canton, captive nation, chieftaincy, chieftainry, city, city state, colony,… … Moby Thesaurus
duchy — n. (pl. ies) 1 the territory of a duke or duchess; a dukedom. 2 (often as the Duchy) the royal dukedom of Cornwall or Lancaster, each with certain estates, revenues, and jurisdiction of its own. Etymology: ME f. OF ducheacute(e) f. med.L ducatus… … Useful english dictionary
