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duchess

nounfemininegeneral usecommon/duˈkezɐ/du·que·sa

Definition

1

The wife or widow of a duke, or a woman holding the rank of duke in her own right.

Usage examples

“The Duchess of Cambridge attended the ceremony.”
“She was created a duchess for her services.”

Common combinations

duchess oftitle of duchessbecome a duchess