1
: the wife or widow of a duke
2
: a woman who holds the rank of duke in her own right
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When Meghan was popular, Kate was the drab and conservative duchess of yesterday compared to Meghan’s exciting progressivism.
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Constance Grady, Vox, 6 June 2024
The two duchesses of deception, Mia and Karen, also continue to circle each other in this cold war.
—Shamira Ibrahim, Vulture, 26 Feb. 2024
The duchess is also set to co-host an event for women in leadership, and both will attend a polo fundraiser for the charity Nigeria: Unconquered.
—Taijuan Moorman, USA TODAY, 10 May 2024
The duchess also appeared to have written the specific number of each jar onto the packaging—apparently hinting at the exclusivity of the jam.
—Isaac Bickerstaff, Glamour, 26 Apr. 2024
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Constance Grady, Vox, 6 June 2024
The two duchesses of deception, Mia and Karen, also continue to circle each other in this cold war.
—Shamira Ibrahim, Vulture, 26 Feb. 2024
The duchess is also set to co-host an event for women in leadership, and both will attend a polo fundraiser for the charity Nigeria: Unconquered.
—Taijuan Moorman, USA TODAY, 10 May 2024
The duchess also appeared to have written the specific number of each jar onto the packaging—apparently hinting at the exclusivity of the jam.
—Isaac Bickerstaff, Glamour, 26 Apr. 2024
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“Duchess.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/duchess. Accessed 20 Jun. 2024.
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duchess
noun
duch·ess
ˈdəch-əs 
1
: the wife or widow of a duke
2
: a woman holding the rank of duke in her own right
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