duchess
Americannoun
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the wife or widow of a duke.
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a woman who holds in her own right the sovereignty or titles of a duchy.
noun
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the wife or widow of a duke
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a woman who holds the rank of duke in her own right
verb
Gender
See -ess.
Other Word Forms
- duchesslike adjective
Etymology
Origin of duchess
1300–50; Middle English duchesse < Anglo-French, Old French, feminine derivative of duc duke; -ess
Example Sentences
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Previous revelations surrounding the former duchess' ties to Epstein led to her being dropped as a patron or ambassador from a series of charities last year.
From BBC
But set against Ferguson’s gushing praise for Epstein elsewhere in the emails, this can only be seen as deeply humiliating for the former duchess.
From BBC
An unconventional and independent member of the Royal Family, the duchess was the first royal in almost three centuries to convert to Catholicism.
From BBC
You know I’m Sussex now,” the duchess replied.
From Los Angeles Times
Separately, the duke and duchess have also released a Christmas card and end-of-year video highlighting their charitable endeavours.
From BBC
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