grand duchess

American  

noun

1. the wife or widow of a grand duke.

2. a woman who governs a grand duchy in her own right.

3. a daughter of a czar or of a czar's son.

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grand duchess British  

noun

1. the wife or a widow of a grand duke

2. a woman who holds the rank of grand duke in her own right

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Etymology

Origin of grand duchess

First recorded in 1750–60

Example Sentences

The field marshal, prime minister and grand duchess of Fenwick declare war on the United States.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 3, 2020

His scientific passion caused his social ruin during the visit of a German grand duchess whose family was reputed to be fitted with a Darwinian decoration.

From Time Magazine Archive

Britain's King George V sent the dreadnought Marlborough to Yalta to carry the grand duchess and her family to safety in England.

From Time Magazine Archive

As a White Russian grand duchess posing as a housemaid in Paris in 1927, lovely Vivien Leigh does a Charleston to remember, and otherwise lights up the proceedings like a matchflare in a catacomb.

From Time Magazine Archive

Murat was made king of Naples, Louis's infant son became grand duke of Berg, Elisa was already grand duchess of Tuscany and princess of Lucca and Piombino.

From The Life of Napoleon Bonaparte Vol. III. (of IV.) by Sloane, William Milligan