Meaning & use
duchy
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A territory or state ruled by a duke or duchess.
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The duchy passed to the eldest son upon his father's death.
Luxembourg remains one of the few duchies still existing today.
A note on using this word
A general term for this type of territory rather than the name of a specific place; well-known real examples include the Duchy of Cornwall and the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg.
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dukedomprincipality
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