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Meaning of "duchy" in the English dictionary

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ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD DUCHY

From Old French duche, from ducduke.
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PRONUNCIATION OF DUCHY

duchy  [ˈdʌtʃɪ] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF DUCHY

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Duchy is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES DUCHY MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Duchy

A duchy is a territory, fief, or domain ruled by a duke or duchess. The term is used almost exclusively in Europe, where the only remaining sovereign duchy is the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg. Some historic duchies were sovereign in areas that would become unified realms only during the Modern era, such as Germany and Northern Italy. In contrast, others were subordinate districts of those kingdoms that unified either partially or completely during the Medieval era, such as France, Spain, Sicily, Naples and the Papal States. In England, the term is used in respect of non-territorial entities.

Definition of duchy in the English dictionary

The definition of duchy in the dictionary is the territory of a duke or duchess; dukedom.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH DUCHY


archduchy
ˈɑːtʃˈdʌtʃɪ
catchy
ˈkætʃɪ
clutchy
ˈklʌtʃɪ
crunchy
ˈkrʌntʃɪ
dolce
ˈdɒltʃɪ
duce
ˈduːtʃɪ
Hitachi
hɪˈtætʃɪ
hutchie
ˈhʌtʃɪ
itchy
ˈɪtʃɪ
Karachi
kəˈrɑːtʃɪ
Leonardo
ˌliːəˈnɑːdəʊdəˈvɪntʃɪ
Medici
ˈmɛdɪtʃɪ
Ranchi
ˈræntʃɪ
raunchy
ˈrɔːntʃɪ
semplice
ˈsɛmplɪtʃɪ
slutchy
ˈslʌtʃɪ
smutchy
ˈsmʌtʃɪ
touchy
ˈtʌtʃɪ
veloce
vɪˈləʊtʃɪ
Vinci
ˈvɪntʃɪ

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE DUCHY

ducat
ducatoon
Duccio di Buoninsegna
duce
Duchamp
Duchenne dystrophy
Duchenne muscular dystrophy
duchess
duchesse
duchies
duck
duck hawk
duck pond
duck shooting
duck shove
duck shover
duck soup
duck-billed dinosaur
duck-billed platypus
duck-egg blue

WORDS THAT END LIKE DUCHY

acouchy
anarchy
beachy
bitchy
Cauchy
cleruchy
Clichy
grand duchy
grouchy
hierarchy
monarchy
patchy
peachy
pouchy
punchy
scratchy
sketchy
slouchy
stretchy
Vichy

Synonyms and antonyms of duchy in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «duchy» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF DUCHY

Find out the translation of duchy to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of duchy from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «duchy» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

公爵领地
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

ducado
570 millions of speakers

English

duchy
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

डची
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

الدوقية
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

герцогство
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

ducado
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

ডিউকের জমিদারি
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

duché
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Duchy
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Herzogtum
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

公爵領
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

공작 영지
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Duchy
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

lảnh địa
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

டச்சி
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

डची
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

dükalık
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

ducato
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

księstwo
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

герцогство
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

ducat
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

δουκάτο
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

hertogdom
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

duchy
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

hertugdømme
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of duchy

TRENDS

TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «DUCHY»

The term «duchy» is quite widely used and occupies the 38.808 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «DUCHY» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «duchy» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «duchy» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about duchy

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «DUCHY»

Discover the use of duchy in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to duchy and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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From Grand Duchy to Modern State: A Political History of ...
This volume traces the political history of Finland from 1809 to 1998, a history that has been dominated by the country's geopolitical situation as a country that lies between Eastern and Western Europe.
Osmo Jussila, 1999
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Anatomy of a Duchy: The Political and Ecclesiastical ...
In Anatomy of a Duchy David Kalhous analyses military, social and "ideological" factors which may have led to the stabilisation of the P?emyslid regnum in 10th and 11 th century.
David Kalhous, 2012
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The King, the Crown, and the Duchy of Lancaster : Public ...
This book examines the complex relationship between the king, the crown and the Duchy of Lancaster at both a national and a local level, focusing particularly on the north midlands and East Anglia and, in so doing, sheds light on the nature ...
Helen Castor, 2000
4
A Bewitched Duchy: Lorraine and Its Dukes, 1477-1736
A Bewitched Duchy est la première histoire de Lorraine en langue anglaise.
E. William Monter, 2007
5
The Russian Empire and Grand Duchy of Muscovy: A ...
Dunning has translated the edition first printed in France in 1607 and provided notes identifying obscure references and evaluating the accuracy of Margeret's observations in light of accumulated historical research.
Jacques Margeret, 1983
6
Duchy Originals Cookbook
Duchy Originals Cookbook is a passionate and inspiring celebration of a better way of living.
Johnny Acton, Nick Sandler, 2007
7
Belgium, Grand Duchy of Luxembourg
Designed for discerning travellers who wish to visit several regions on a single trip, this compact guide is an indispensable travel companion for those in search of the quintessential Belgium and Luxembourg. • Descriptions of over 1,000 ...
‎1997
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Rural Economy and Society in the Duchy of Cornwall
I THE CORNISH ECONOMY AND THE DUCHY MANORS The economic and social history of Cornwall in the middle ages has been sadly neglected, and our knowledge of her rural economy in particular is extremely limited, being largely ...
9
Rain-charm for the Duchy: And Other Laureate Poems
This is a collection of poems that celebrates royal occasions including the birth of Prince Henry by Poet Laureate, Ted Hughes. --Faber and Faber.
Ted Hughes, 1992
10
Pleadings and Depositions in the Duchy Court of Lancaster
This is an EXACT reproduction of a book published before 1923. This IS NOT an OCR'd book with strange characters, introduced typographical errors, and jumbled words.
Henry Fishwick, (England Duchy) Court Lancaster (England Duchy) Court, Lancaster (England : Duchy). Court, 2010

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «DUCHY»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term duchy is used in the context of the following news items.
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Minor Counties: Cornwall boss unhappy with umpires after draw
Wiltshire ended the three-day match at St Austell on 338-9, needing just 14 more runs to win, with the Duchy needing just one more wicket for ... «BBC News, Jul 15»
2
VIDEO: 19 People Drown In Cornwall In A Year
The RNLI says, since 2010, 80 people have drowned in the Duchy. Now it is launching its Respect the Water campaign. We are being urged to ... «Pirate FM, Jul 15»
3
Nigel Farage claims that that Luxembourg is smaller than Croydon …
Luxembourg is a constitutional monarchy that has been a Grand Duchy - meaning it is ruled by a hereditary Grand Duke or Duchess - for ... «The Independent, Jul 15»
4
Golf: West Briton round-up July 9
It was a precious away win that gave the Duchy, who were without Truro College student Harry Hall on duty for England in this week's ... «West Briton, Jul 15»
5
Equestrian: West Briton round-up July 9
Sophie, who is completing her Level 3 NVQ in Horse Care at Duchy College, has been riding Lolly, as he is known at home, for the last two ... «West Briton, Jul 15»
6
Convergence cash spend questioned in 'damning' review of EU …
I think we as a county (or duchy if you prefer) know best where investment would be best placed to see a return." St Ives MP Derek Thomas ... «Cornish Guardian, Jul 15»
7
Falmouth & Penryn Grassroots Sport July 9
A total of 22 pairs played the Royal Duchy Bowls at Falmouth on Sunday when the weather was fine but windy and hard ground made scoring ... «West Briton, Jul 15»
8
Devolution Commitment to Cornwall
... George Osborne said it would be the first of new so-called 'county deals' and that progress was being made on a major plan for the Duchy. «Pirate FM, Jul 15»
9
Rugby: Redruth welcome new 2nd XV league
The Tribute Duchy League is a pilot scheme initiated by the South West Leagues and will be deemed a Level 9 league with no promotion or ... «West Briton, Jul 15»
10
Councillor places his support behind development in the Duchy
The Harrogate Borough Councillor for Harlow Moor, Don Mackenzie, has put his support behind the proposal by the Duchy of Lancaster to ... «Harrogate Informer, Jul 15»

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