dukedom

noun

duke·​dom -kdəm 

plural -s

1

: the state or territory ruled by a duke or duchess : duchy

2

: the rank or dignity of a duke

Word History

Etymology

Middle English ducdom, from duc, duke + -dom

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Kids Definition

dukedom

noun

duke·​dom

ˈd(y)ük-dəm

: duchy