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Noun duchy has 1 sense
  1. duchy, dukedom - the domain controlled by a duke or duchess
    --1 is a kind of domain, demesne, land

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Duchy

A duchy refers to a territory or jurisdiction ruled by a duke or duchess. It is usually considered as a higher-ranking division of a country or kingdom.

Usage Examples:

  1. The Duke of Cambridge holds the duchy of Cornwall.
  2. The grand duchy of Luxembourg is a small but prosperous country in Europe.
  3. During the Middle Ages, various noble families established powerful duchies across Europe.

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