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Definition of duchess

duchess

/ˈdʌtʃ.ɪs/
duch · ess
Plural:duchesses
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Adjective:ducal
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• noun

1

The wife or widow of a duke, or a woman who holds the hereditary rank and sovereignty of a duchy in her own right.

Example

"The duchess hosted an annual charity gala at her historic country estate."

2

A woman who has an imposing, dignified, or aristocratic bearing and manner.

Example

"She walked into the room with the poise and confidence of a grand duchess."

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• Rhymes for duchess

• Nearby Words

dubrovnik
dubstep
ducal
duchess
duchy
duck
duckbill

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed into Middle English from Old French 'duchesse', derived from Medieval Latin 'ducissa', the feminine form of Latin 'dux' (leader, commander), from the verb 'ducere' (to lead).

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Duchess. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/duchess
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