duc
Americannoun
plural
ducsExample Sentences
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In a third Joyce recalls: “Our talk consisted solely of the word ‘No.’ Proust asked me if I knew the duc de so-and-so.
From New York Times • Aug. 5, 2012
A few years before the revolution, the rhinoceros at the ménagerie at Versailles killed two men on separate occasions, and the duc de Noailles reported that the animal was likely to “bust out” again.
From Slate • Oct. 21, 2011
On the side of Spain, a small French army under the duc de Noailles passed into Catalonia and there lived at the enemy’s expense for the duration of the campaign.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 12, Slice 3 "Gordon, Lord George" to "Grasses" by Various
In 1768 he was sent to Paris on an embassy to the duc de Choiseul, whose friendship he succeeded in gaining.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 7, Slice 10 "David, St" to "Demidov" by Various
He had now acquired a considerable position in the society of Paris, and the friendship of Royer-Collard and the leading members of the liberal party, including the young duc de Broglie.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 12, Slice 6 "Groups, Theory of" to "Gwyniad" by Various
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