duchy

duch·y

D0412000 (dŭch′ē)n. pl. duch·ies The territory ruled by a duke or duchess; a dukedom.

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[Middle English duchie, from Old French duche, from Medieval Latin ducātus, from Latin dux, duc-, leader; see duke.]

duchy

(ˈdʌtʃɪ) n, pl duchiesthe territory of a duke or duchess; dukedom[C14: from Old French duche, from duc duke]

duch•y

(ˈdʌtʃ i)

n., pl. duch•ies. the territory ruled by a duke or duchess. [1350–1400; Middle English duche < Middle French duche; Anglo-French, Old French duchié < Medieval Latin ducātus; Late Latin, Latin: the rank or functions of a dux; see duke, -ate³]

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duchy - the domain controlled by a duke or duchessdukedomdemesne, domain, land - territory over which rule or control is exercised; "his domain extended into Europe"; "he made it the law of the land"

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