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Duchess
01
the title of a woman with the rank of a duke
Grammatical Information
Animacy status
Human
Composition
Compound
Countable
Plural form
duchesses
Examples
The Duchess presided over charitable events and social gatherings with grace and dignity.
02
the title given to the wife of a duke and is often still applicable even after the duke's passing
Examples
As the Duke's widow, the Duchess remained an influential figure in the community.
03
a playful or casual term to express warmth or affection towards someone
Dialect
British
BritishInformal
Examples
Alright, duchess, fancy a cuppa?
