Associations to the word «Duchy»

Wiktionary

DUCHY, noun. 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.)

Dictionary definition

DUCHY, noun. The domain controlled by a duke or duchess.

Wise words

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