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duchy.

A dominion or region ruled by a duke or duchess.

5 characters2 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun/ˈdʌt͡ʃi/
  1. A dominion or region ruled by a duke or duchess.

Where this word comes from

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

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