Recent Examples on the WebMy favorite moment in Dune: Part Two is when Chani (Zendaya) and Gurney (Josh Brolin) are both concerned about Paul (Timothée Chalamet) during his sermon, and then as soon as Paul pulls out his father’s ducal signet ring, Gurney instantly drinks the Kool-Aid.—Brian Davids, The Hollywood Reporter, 14 May 2024 The character begins as ducal heir on the planet Caladan, training under his father (played by Oscar Isaac), mother (Rebecca Ferguson), mentor (Josh Brolin), swordmaster (Jason Momoa) and teacher (Stephen McKinley Henderson).—Jack Smart, Peoplemag, 3 Mar. 2024 This fall, Barry Gibb, 77, sat in his ducal South Florida home sipping microwaved sake from a souvenir coffee mug.—Karen Heller, Washington Post, 27 Nov. 2023 The glove is adorned with an array of national emblems such as the Tudor Rose, thistle, shamrock, oak leaves, and acorns, as well as a ducal coronet and the Dukes of Newcastle’s coat of arms.—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 2 May 2023 Jordan paints a vibrant picture of Shropshire, a village with so much more to offer beyond the ducal seat at its edges — and in the process, makes a firm argument for more historical romances that dare to live outside the ballroom or even the aristocracy altogether.—Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 30 July 2021 Schloss Ehrenburg, the ducal residence, is across the plaza.—Alex Ross, The New Yorker, 13 June 2022 Across from Raphael's side of town, Federico's ducal palace dominates the other hill.—Julia Buckley, CNN, 1 Feb. 2022 Twelve vines were originally planted—too many grapes for the ducal table, so peaches and other tender fruits, including cucumbers, chiles, and melons, were added.—Hamish Bowles, Vogue, 15 Dec. 2021
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Word History
Etymology
Late Latin ducalis of a leader, from Latin duc-, dux leader — more at duke
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