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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Instead, it is likely that the Queen will bestow the couple with a Dukedom, as she did with the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, Prince Harry's brother and sister-in-law.
From BBC • May 7, 2018
Once they have their own Dukedom, Ms Markle would be known as Duchess Meghan.
From BBC • May 7, 2018
Already separated from his chorus girl Duchess, he succeeded to the Dukedom in 1922.
From Time Magazine Archive
The impoverished Duke, who once sold stock in himself as "The Dukedom of Leinster Estates, Inc.," said he was twice fooled by "possibilities," finally married Mrs. Rafaelle van Neck of Manhattan, no heiress.
From Time Magazine Archive
For example, here is the blazon of a coat that might be borne by the name of Sikes, elevated to the Dukedom of Norfolk Island.
From Punch - Volume 25 (Jul-Dec 1853) by Various
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