duchy

Meanings

• noun

  A historical and political unit, ranking below a kingdom, ruled by a duke or a duchy.

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with duchy
duke , mucky , spucky

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Variants

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duchies , duchy , grand duchies , grand duchy , Duchy of Rome , Rome , Duchy of

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Etymology

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From Old French duc, from the Latin dux, meaning leader.

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Trivia

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1. The largest duchy in history was the Duchy of Aquitaine, which covered much of southwestern France.

2. The title 'duke' is still used in some monarchies today, such as the United Kingdom and Denmark.

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Related Concepts

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1. feudalism: A social and political system based on land tenure, where lords granted lands to vassals in exchange for military service and loyalty.

2. monarchy: A form of government in which a single person, usually a king or queen, holds supreme power.

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Culture

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In European feudalism, a duchy was a territorial entity ruled by a duke, who held both military and judicial authority over his lands and people. Duchies were often associated with the Holy Roman Empire and the various monarchies of Europe.

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3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic using the phrase 'duke under control' to remember the meaning of 'duchy'.

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