duchy
noun
the territory ruled by a duke or duchess.
duchies
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pluralof duchy.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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The King and William receive the profits from the duchies personally, and can spend the money as they wish.
From BBC ● Feb. 6, 2024
In the 16th century rulers across Europe introduced new laws to make sorcery punishable by death—and the trials moved from ecclesiastical to secular courts, such as in duchies and towns.
From Scientific American ● May 31, 2023
Different from the duchies, the Crown Estate is managed by the government and its profits go to the state treasury.
From Washington Post ● Apr. 28, 2023
Together, the two duchies bankroll more than a dozen members of the family, supplementing a taxpayer grant of 82 million pounds last year reserved for official duties and the upkeep of several palaces.
From Seattle Times ● Jan. 26, 2020
With regard to the German duchies Conrad followed the policy of Otto the Great.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 11, Slice 7 "Geoponici" to "Germany" by Various
