First Known Use: 15th century
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ducal
ducal
adjective du·cal \ˈdü-kəl also ˈdyü-\
: of or relating to a duke
Full Definition of DUCAL
: of or relating to a duke or dukedom
— du·cal·ly \-kə-lē\ adverb
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Origin of DUCAL
Late Latin ducalis of a leader, from Latin duc-, dux leader — more at duke
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