ducal
Americanadjective
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Etymology
Origin of ducal
First recorded in 1485–95, ducal is from the Late Latin word ducālis of a leader. See duke, -al 1
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Film director Bruce Beresford updated the ducal court of Mantua to present-day Beverly Hills and Venice Beach.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 3, 2025
Buckingham Palace made no announcement about his ducal title, prompting Labour MP Ms Maskell to air her concerns.
From BBC ● Jan. 14, 2022
In the books, Simon's father is obsessed with appearances and lineage to the point that his relentless demands for a ducal heir are thought to have killed his poor wife in childbirth.
From Salon ● Dec. 27, 2020
“Orfeo,” written for festivities at the ducal court, employed a sizable orchestra for its time.
From New York Times ● Sep. 8, 2017
We passed the yacht, beloved of Mrs. Van Hopper because of its ducal owner, and snapped our fingers at the glistening brass, and looked at one another and laughed again.
From "Rebecca" by Daphne du Maurier
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