ducal

adjective du·cal \ˈdü-kəl also ˈdyü-\

: of or relating to a duke

Full Definition of DUCAL

: of or relating to a duke or dukedom

— du·cal·ly \-kə-lē\ adverb

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Late Latin ducalis of a leader, from Latin duc-, dux leader — more at duke

First Known Use: 15th century

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