ducal

Meanings

• adjective

  Of or relating to a duke or a duchy.

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with ducal
duke , mule , fule , rue , cue

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Variants

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ducal , ducally

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Etymology

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From Old French duc, from Latin dux, leader.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'duke' is derived from the Latin word 'dux', which means 'leader'.

2. In England, the title 'duke' is the highest rank in the nobility, below the monarch.

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Related Concepts

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1. duchy: A territorial domain ruled by a duke.

2. monarchy: A form of government in which a monarch is the head of state.

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Culture

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In European feudal systems, a duke was a territorial ruler ranking below a king or emperor. The title 'duke' has been used historically in various parts of Europe, including England, France, Germany, Italy, and Spain.

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2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'ducal' with 'duke' and 'duchy' to remember its meaning.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Duke Under Control Always Leads' to remember the meaning of 'ducal'.

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