duchess
[ duhch-is ]
/ ˈdʌtʃ ɪs /
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noun
the wife or widow of a duke.
a woman who holds in her own right the sovereignty or titles of a duchy.
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duch·ess·like, adjectiveUsage note
See -ess.
Definition for duchesses (2 of 2)
duchesse
[ French dy-shes ]
/ French düˈʃɛs /
noun, plural du·chesses [French dy-shes] /French düˈʃɛs/. French Furniture.
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).
Origin of duchesse
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duchess
/ (ˈdʌtʃɪs) /
noun
the wife or widow of a duke
a woman who holds the rank of duke in her own right
verb (tr)
Australian informal to overwhelm with flattering attention
Word Origin for duchess
C14: from Old French duchesse, feminine of duc duke
British Dictionary definitions for duchesses (2 of 2)
duchesse
/ (ˈdʌtʃɪs) /
noun
Australian and NZ a dressing table or chest of drawers with a mirror
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