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dukedom

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duke·dom  (dkdm, dyk-)
n.
1. A duchy.
2. The office, rank, or title of a duke.

dukedom [ˈdjuːkdəm]
n
1. another name for a duchy
2. the title, rank, or position of a duke
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.dukedom - the dignity or rank or position of a duke
rank - relative status; "his salary was determined by his rank and seniority"
2.dukedom - the domain controlled by a duke or duchessdukedom - the domain controlled by a duke or duchess
demesne, domain, land - territory over which rule or control is exercised; "his domain extended into Europe"; "he made it the law of the land"
Translations
dukedom [ˈdjuːkdəm] Nducado m (título)
dukedom [ˈdjuːkdəm] n
(= title) → titre m de duc
(= land) → duché m
dukedom
n (= territory)Herzogtum nt; (= title)Herzogswürde f


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I answer, because his father had the misfortune to be next heir to a Dukedom, and not to be able to prove it.
If you were heir to a dukedom and a thousand pounds a day, do you mean to say you would not wish for possession?
" quoth he, "that fellow deserves either a dukedom or a hanging
 
 
 
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