noun
Uncommon
duchy
DUHT-shee
Duchy (noun) means a territory or state ruled by a duke or duchess. Example: “Luxembourg is the last surviving sovereign duchy in Europe.”
noun
1
A territory or state ruled by a duke or duchess.
"Luxembourg is the last surviving sovereign duchy in Europe."
How to use duchy
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA region or small state ruled by a duke or duchess.
Common pairings
grand duchy
duchy of Cornwall
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Word forms
- Plural
- duchies
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Luxembourg is the last surviving sovereign _____ in Europe.
Etymology
From Old French duché, ultimately from Latin dux ("leader") — the land governed by a duke.
Synonyms
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Rhymes for duchy
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What does “duchy” mean?
The word “duchy” means a territory or state ruled by a duke or duchess. In plain terms, a region or small state ruled by a duke or duchess.
How do you pronounce “duchy”?
“Duchy” is pronounced DUHT-shee (/ˈdʌt͡ʃi/ in IPA).
How do you use “duchy” in a sentence?
Here is “duchy” used in a sentence: “Luxembourg is the last surviving sovereign duchy in Europe.”
What part of speech is “duchy”?
“Duchy” is a noun.
Where does the word “duchy” come from?
The word “duchy” comes from Latin. From Old French duché, ultimately from Latin dux ("leader") — the land governed by a duke.
Is “duchy” a common word?
“Duchy” is an uncommon word in modern English.
