Duchy

Pronunciation: /ˈdʌtʃi/

Definitions of duchy

noun a territory or domain ruled by a duke or duchess

Example Sentences

A1 A duchy is a territory ruled by a duke or duchess.

A2 The duchy of Luxembourg is a small country in Europe.

B1 The duchy of Cornwall is one of the oldest dukedoms in England.

B2 The duchy of Milan was a powerful state in Renaissance Italy.

C1 The duchy of Burgundy played a significant role in European politics during the Middle Ages.

C2 The duchy of Normandy was a key player in the Norman Conquest of England in 1066.

Examples of duchy in a Sentence

formal The duchy was ruled by a noble family for centuries.

informal The duchy is known for its beautiful landscapes and historic castles.

slang I heard the duchy is a hotspot for tourists during the summer.

figurative She felt like she was the duchess of her own little duchy, with everyone looking up to her.

Grammatical Forms of duchy

• plural: duchies
• comparative: more duchy
• superlative: most duchy
• present tense: duchy
• future tense: will duchy
• perfect tense: have duchied
• continuous tense: is duchying
• singular: duchy
• positive degree: duchy
• infinitive: to duchy
• gerund: duchying
• participle: duchied

Origin and Evolution of duchy

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'duchy' originated from the Latin word 'ducatus' which means territory ruled by a duke.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'duchy' has come to refer to a territory or domain ruled by a duke or duchess, and is often used in reference to historical political divisions within certain European countries.