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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The then-prince and duchess sipped on a mug while meeting independent vendors at the Covered Market in Oxford, England.
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Brendan Le, PEOPLE, 9 Apr. 2026
Green is definitely this duchess's color.
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The show shifts between Jane’s time under the duchess’ employ, her varied romances and the police investigation into what happened to Thomas.
—Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 18 Mar. 2026
For a state dinner in Fiji, the duchess accessorized her blue evening gown with an eye-catching pair of diamond earrings.
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Brendan Le, PEOPLE, 9 Apr. 2026
Green is definitely this duchess's color.
—Instyle Editors, InStyle, 6 Apr. 2026
The show shifts between Jane’s time under the duchess’ employ, her varied romances and the police investigation into what happened to Thomas.
—Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 18 Mar. 2026
For a state dinner in Fiji, the duchess accessorized her blue evening gown with an eye-catching pair of diamond earrings.
—Martha Ross, Mercury News, 11 Mar. 2026
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“Duchess.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/duchess. Accessed 12 Apr. 2026.
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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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