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duchy

Translation
duchy
/duch"ee/, n., pl. duchies.
the territory ruled by a duke or duchess.
[1350-1400; ME duche < MF duche; AF, OF duchié < ML ducatus; LL, L: the rank or functions of a DUX; see DUKE, -ATE3]

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(as used in expressions)
Grand Duchy of Luxembourg
Warsaw Duchy of
Grand Duchy of Warsaw

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