Dukedom
//ˈdjuːk.dəm// noun
noun ·Moderate ·College level
Definitions
Noun
- 1 A region ruled by a duke or duchess. countable, uncountable
- 2 the domain controlled by a duke or duchess wordnet
- 3 The rank or title of a duke. countable, uncountable
"Forcible removal of Andrew’s dukedom by an act of parliament could have received government and public support with the king’s backing, but the palace is understood to have hoped Andrew would voluntarily relinquish his title."
- 4 the dignity or rank or position of a duke wordnet
Example
More examples"Forcible removal of Andrew’s dukedom by an act of parliament could have received government and public support with the king’s backing, but the palace is understood to have hoped Andrew would voluntarily relinquish his title."
Etymology
From late Middle English dukdom, dukedom; equivalent to duke + -dom.
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