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- [duhch-is]
- /ˈdʌtʃ ɪs/
- /ˈdʌtʃ.es/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [duhch-is]
- /ˈdʌtʃ ɪs/
Definitions of duchess word
- noun duchess the wife or widow of a duke. 1
- noun duchess a woman who holds in her own right the sovereignty or titles of a duchy. 1
- noun duchess See -ess. 1
- noun duchess rank of noblewoman 1
- noun duchess title of noblewoman 1
- noun duchess wife of a duke 1
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Origin of duchess
First appearance:
before 1300 One of the 15% oldest English words
1300-50; Middle English duchesse < Anglo-French, Old French, feminine derivative of duc duke; see -ess
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Parts of speech for Duchess
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
duchess popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 79% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
duchess usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for duchess
noun duchess
- aristocrat — An aristocrat is someone whose family has a high social rank, especially someone who has a title.
- count — A Count is a European nobleman with the same rank as an English earl.
- patrician — a person of noble or high rank; aristocrat.
- gentleman — a man of good family, breeding, or social position.
- royalty — royal persons collectively.
Antonyms for duchess
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