duchy
[duhch-ee]
- the territory ruled by a duke or duchess.
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Origin of duchy
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Contemporary Examples
It relies on the Duchy to provide it with accurate information without carrying out its own independent checks.
It also criticised the lack of official scrutiny of the Duchy's account.
Well, the Prince last year received an annual income from the Duchy of £19m, on which he paid £4.4m in income tax and VAT.
He will also lose the massive income from the lands held by the Duchy of Cornwall, which currently provide some of their funding.
The prince's private income from the Duchy of Cornwall rose by 3% to £18.3m.
Historical Examples
Paolo, taking possession of the duchy, assumes the title of governor.
The Life of Cesare BorgiaRaphael Sabatini
And so, what man can do to stem the impending flood of this invasion, that will I do to defend your Duchy.
Love-at-ArmsRaphael Sabatini
His Highness will do nothing to save the Duchy, and so we turn to you.
Love-at-ArmsRaphael Sabatini
You would be false to the Duke that you may be faithful to the Duchy?
Love-at-ArmsRaphael Sabatini
Soon Gian Maria would be forced to turn him homeward, to defend his Duchy.
Love-at-ArmsRaphael Sabatini
duchy
- the territory of a duke or duchess; dukedom
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Word Origin
C14: from Old French duche, from duc duke
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Word Origin and History for duchy
n.
mid-14c., "territory ruled by a duke or duchess," from Old French duché (12c.), from Medieval Latin ducatus, from Latin dux (see duke (n.)).
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