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duchesse

American

[dy-shes] / düˈʃɛs /

noun

French Furniture.

plural

duchesses

a daybed having a rounded, partially enclosed head and usually a similar foot, sometimes made in two or three pieces able to be used separately duchesse brisée.

duchesse British

/ ˈdʌtʃɪs /

noun

a dressing table or chest of drawers with a mirror

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Etymology

Origin of duchesse

From French, dating back to 1785–95; see origin at duchess

Example Sentences

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Visitors will be able to examine Sir Norman Hartnell's white duchesse satin gown, worn by the Queen when she was crowned in 1953, aged 27.

From BBC • Jul. 6, 2022

Eilish wore a custom Gucci corset look of ivory and duchesse satin with green lace and a padded bustle.

From Washington Times • May 3, 2022

The ruched bodice, puff sleeves and the A-line skirt were crafted from silk and duchesse satin.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 27, 2017

He said it wasn't "just about reaching for a typical satin duchesse, a silk...but new forms."

From Seattle Times • Jul. 3, 2012

Dinner was prawn cocktails in wine glasses for starters, lamb chops with chef’s hats with duchesse potatoes and braised celery for main, and a Baked Alaska for "dessert," not "afters."

From "Black Swan Green" by David Mitchell

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