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duchess

[ duhch-is ]

noun

  1. the wife or widow of a duke.
  2. a woman who holds in her own right the sovereignty or titles of a duchy.


duchess

/ ˈ»åÊŒ³Ùʃɪ²õ /

noun

  1. the wife or widow of a duke
  2. a woman who holds the rank of duke in her own right
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged†2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

verb

  1. informal.
    to overwhelm with flattering attention
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged†2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Gender Note

See -ess.
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Other ˜yÐÄvlog Forms

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˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins

Origin of duchess1

1300–50; Middle English duchesse < Anglo-French, Old French, feminine derivative of duc duke; -ess
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˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins

Origin of duchess1

C14: from Old French duchesse, feminine of duc duke
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"Prince Harry asked me to issue some sort of a statement in support of the duchess and I said I wouldn't," said Ms Chandauka.

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The duchess's latest venture comes just weeks after the debut of her glossy Netflix lifestyle show which portrays her life at home, lunches with friends and various gardening and cooking activities.

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In her paper, Dr Hale chronicles terse correspondences between the museum's art director, Professor John Coolidge, and Ramsey once concerns had been raised by the duchess.

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It is not clear what visa he entered the country on, while the duchess is a US citizen.

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The duchess freights whatever products she releases with opinion and emotions, as we’ll soon see once her recently renamed, freshly launched brand As Ever gets up and running.

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