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duch·y
(dŭch′ē)n. pl. duch·ies
The territory ruled by a duke or duchess; a dukedom.
[Middle English duchie, from Old French duche, from Medieval Latin ducātus, from Latin dux, duc-, leader; see duke.]
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duchy
(ˈdʌtʃɪ)n, pl duchies
the territory of a duke or duchess; dukedom
[C14: from Old French duche, from duc duke]
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duch•y
(ˈdʌtʃ i)n., pl. duch•ies.
the territory ruled by a duke or duchess.
[1350–1400; Middle English duche < Middle French duche; Anglo-French, Old French duchié < Medieval Latin ducātus; Late Latin, Latin: the rank or functions of a dux; see duke, -ate3]
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vévodství
herttuakunta
księstwo
vojvodina
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duchy
n → Herzogtum nt
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