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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Each own vast amounts of property through duchies that generate millions in profit.
From New York Times ● Jun. 29, 2023
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
“Stuff like having fewer people on the balcony — it’s all around the edges. The Sovereign Grant and the duchies are the meat of the issue.”
From Washington Post ● Apr. 28, 2023
The Queen and Prince Charles voluntarily pay tax on the profits from the duchies.
From BBC ● Jun. 30, 2022
The age of the great duchies was past.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 11, Slice 8 "Germany" to "Gibson, William" by Various
