Duchy

Pronunciation

• IPA: /ˈdÊŒtʃi/, some accents IPA: /ˈdjuːʃi/, some North American accents IPA: /ˈduːʃi/Rhymes: -ÊŒtʃi, Rhymes: -uːʃi
• Homophones: douchy

Origin

Middle English duche, from Anglo-Norman duché.

Noun

1. A dominion or region ruled by a duke or duchess.
• A Grand Duchy may be a self-governing state.
• A simple duchy tends to be a part of a larger kingdom or empire.

Related terms

• barony
• bishop
• county
• ducal
• duchess
• duke
• march
• marquess
• marquessate
• viscount