Dukedom

Pronunciation: /ˈdjuːkdəm/

Definitions of dukedom

noun a territory or domain ruled by a duke or duchess

Example Sentences

A1 The duke inherited the dukedom from his father.

A2 The dukedom was passed down through generations in the royal family.

B1 The dukedom came with great responsibilities and privileges.

B2 The dukedom encompassed several villages and estates.

C1 The dukedom was a symbol of power and authority in the region.

C2 The dukedom was known for its rich history and cultural significance.

Examples of dukedom in a Sentence

formal The nobleman inherited the dukedom after his father passed away.

informal The duke's son will soon take over the dukedom.

slang The dude is living the high life in his dukedom.

figurative She ruled her household with the authority of a duchess in her own little dukedom.

Grammatical Forms of dukedom

• plural: dukedoms
• comparative: more dukedom
• superlative: most dukedom
• present tense: hold dukedom
• future tense: will hold dukedom
• perfect tense: have held dukedom
• continuous tense: is holding dukedom
• singular: dukedom
• positive degree: dukedom
• infinitive: to hold dukedom
• gerund: holding dukedom
• participle: held dukedom

Origin and Evolution of dukedom

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'dukedom' originated from the Old English word 'ducadom', which was derived from the Latin word 'ducatus' meaning 'leadership'

Evolution of the word: Over time, the term 'dukedom' evolved to specifically refer to the territory or domain ruled by a duke, as well as the title and status of being a duke.