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(in medieval Germany) any of the independent duchies corresponding in part to areas of tribal settlement and preserving some elements of tribal social structure.
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Stem duchy — Stem duchies (from the German Stammesherzogtum , literally tribal duchy ) were associated with the Frankish Kingdom, especially the East, in the Early Middle Ages. In contrast to later duchies, these entities were not defined by strict… … Wikipedia
stem duchy — (in medieval Germany) any of the independent duchies corresponding in part to areas of tribal settlement and preserving some elements of tribal social structure … Useful english dictionary
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