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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Per the New York Times, Pelosi tripped down a marble staircase at the Grand Ducal Palace, the residence of the Duke of Luxembourg.
From Salon • Dec. 13, 2024
We spent a layover day walking all over, admiring the architecture, parks, fountains and sculptures, as well as the rebuilt Ducal Castle, first established in the 14th century and restored to its 16th-century version.
From Washington Post • Oct. 7, 2021
Back in April, the Grand Ducal Court of Luxembourg announced that the 35-year-old was engaged to French lawyer Scarlett-Lauren Sirgue, 29.
From Fox News • Aug. 27, 2021
The main building now on the site - known as the Ducal Mansion - was built in the 1660s but was gutted by fire during political riots in 1831.
From BBC • Jun. 20, 2021
This total, I say, debited to a fund, a fund …” “In a word, the fund of the Grand Ducal settled estates.”
From Royal Highness by Mann, Thomas
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