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First Known Use: 14th century
in the meaning defined at sense 1
See Words from the same year: the wife or widow of a duke
: a woman who has the same rank as a duke
Spanish Central: Translation of duchess Nglish: Translation of duchess for Spanish speakers Britannica.com: Encyclopedia article about duchess
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