ducal
Americanadjective
adjective
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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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Example Sentences
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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
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
And with that piece of kidding around, it feels wise to proceed straight to vehement ducal denials.
From The Guardian ● Aug. 29, 2019
“Orfeo,” written for festivities at the ducal court, employed a sizable orchestra for its time.
From New York Times ● Sep. 8, 2017
It might, he added, be contrived of silver and precious stones and serve incidentally as a ducal chalice.
From "Cosmos" by Carl Sagan
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