dukedom
Americannoun
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another name for a duchy
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the title, rank, or position of a duke
Etymology
Origin of dukedom
late Middle English word dating back to 1425–75; see origin at duke, -dom
Example Sentences
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The decision effectively kills efforts to pass a law to strip Prince Andrew of his dukedom, only a day after ex-Labour MP Rachel Maskell tabled a bill in the Commons.
From BBC • Oct. 23, 2025
The prince will also retain his dukedom, which can only be removed by an act of parliament, but has agreed not to use the title it confers.
From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 17, 2025
At the time, this made George one of the first commoners not of royal blood to be given a dukedom.
From Salon • Apr. 16, 2024
Here, Prospero and his daughter, Miranda, have made their home for 12 years, ever since Prospero’s conniving brother, Antonio, conspired to steal his dukedom.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 28, 2023
The dukedom of Gordon was revived in 1876 in favour of the 6th duke of Richmond, who thenceforward was styled duke of Richmond and Gordon.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 12, Slice 2 "Gloss" to "Gordon, Charles George" by Various
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