DUCHESS


Meaning of DUCHESS in English

— duchesslike , adj.

/duch"is/ , n.

1. the wife or widow of a duke.

2. a woman who holds in her own right the sovereignty or titles of a duchy.

[ 1300-50; ME duchesse duc DUKE; see -ESS ]

Usage . See -ess .

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