duchy

English

Etymology

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

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ˈdʌtʃi/
    Rhymes: -ʌtʃi

Noun

duchy (plural duchies)

  1. 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.)

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Polish

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ˈdu.xɨ/

Noun

duchy

  1. nominative plural of duch
  2. accusative plural of duch
  3. vocative plural of duch
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