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Grand Duchess

Definition:

A grand duchess is a female monarch or wife of a grand duke who holds the highest rank in the hierarchy of nobility.

Senses:

1. Title:

Grand Duchess can be used as an honorary title given to a female member of a royal family.

Example sentence: The Grand Duchess of Luxembourg attended the state banquet.

2. Historical Role:

A grand duchess refers to a female ruler in certain countries or regions which have a system of grand duchies.

Example sentence: Catherine the Great was the last grand duchess of Russia before becoming empress.

3. Wife of a Grand Duke:

A grand duchess can also be a term used to describe the wife of a grand duke.

Example sentence: The Grand Duchess Alexandra played an influential role alongside her husband.

Popular Usage:

In popular usage, the term grand duchess is often associated with noblewomen who hold influential positions or are part of fascinating historical events.

Local Usage:

In local cultures, the term grand duchess may refer to a female ruler who reigns over a specific grand duchy or a noblewoman belonging to a grand ducal family.

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