duchies

Meanings

• noun

  A historical territorial unit, ruled by a duke or a duchy, typically in Europe during the Middle Ages.

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Variants

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duchies , duchy , grand duchies , grand duchy

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Etymology

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Derived from the Old French word 'duc' meaning leader or ruler, and 'ies' a suffix meaning land or territory.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'duchy' is derived from the Old French word 'duc' meaning leader or ruler, and 'ies' a suffix meaning land or territory.

2. The most famous duchy in European history is probably the Duchy of Normandy, which was ruled by William the Conqueror and later became part of England.

3. The Duchy of Milan was one of the wealthiest and most powerful states in Europe during the Renaissance period.

4. The term 'duchy' is still used in some modern contexts, such as the Duchy of Cornwall in the United Kingdom.

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1. feudalism: A social and political system in which lords granted lands to vassals in exchange for military service and loyalty.

2. vassal: A lord's subordinate, who held lands and received protection and other privileges in exchange for military service and loyalty.

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Culture

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In European feudal systems, duchies were territories ruled by a duke, who was usually a vassal of the king. They were significant political and administrative units, often corresponding to a geographical region or a historical entity.

How to Memorize "duchies"

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   - Imagine a medieval castle and its surrounding lands ruled by a powerful duke.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'duchy' with the concept of a ruler's territory or domain.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Duke's Unique Territory' to remember the meaning of 'duchy'.

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