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duchy
[ duhch-ee ]
/ ˈdʌtʃ i /
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noun, plural duch·ies.
the territory ruled by a duke or duchess.
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duchy
/ (ˈdʌtʃɪ) /
noun plural duchies
the territory of a duke or duchess; dukedom
Word Origin for duchy
C14: from Old French duche, from duc duke
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