First Known Use: 14th century
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duchy
noun \ˈdə-chē\
: an area of land that is controlled by a duke or duchess
plural duch·ies
Full Definition of DUCHY
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: special domain
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Origin of DUCHY
Middle English duche, from Anglo-French duché, from duc
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