duchess

Meanings

• noun

  A female ruler, especially the wife or eldest daughter of a monarch.

  - "The Duchess of Cornwall is the wife of the Prince of Wales."
  - "The Duchess of Windsor abdicated the throne in 1936."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈdʌt͡ʃəs/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with duchess
cess , dress , guess , less , press

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Variants

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duchess , duchesse , duchesses , grand duchess , grand duchesses

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Etymology

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Middle English (in the sense ‘duke’s wife’): from duke + -ess.

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Trivia

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1. The title 'Duchess' is derived from the Old French word 'ducesse', meaning 'duke's wife'.

2. There have been many famous duchesses throughout history, including Anne Boleyn, Catherine the Great, and Wallis Simpson.

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Related Concepts

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1. Duke: A male ruler, often the husband or eldest son of a monarch.

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Culture

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In literature, the Duchess is a character in 'Alice's Adventures in Wonderland'. In art, there are many portraits of duchesses throughout history.

How to Memorize "duchess"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a duchess wearing a crown and a long, flowing gown, standing next to a duke.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'duchess' with the words 'female ruler' or 'queen consort'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Duchesses Dine Deliciously' to remember that a duchess is a female ruler.

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