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Duchess: meaning, definitions and examples

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duchess

 

[ หˆdสŒtสƒษชs ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

royal title

A duchess is a noblewoman of high rank, typically the wife of a duke or a woman holding the rank of duke in her own right. Duchesses often participate in royal events and ceremonies, representing their families and countries.

Synonyms

duke's wife, noblewoman, peeress

Examples of usage

  • The duchess attended the state banquet with her husband, the duke.
  • As a duchess, she was expected to host charity events and support various causes.
  • The duchess's elegant attire caught the attention of the media at the royal ball.
Context #2 | Noun

chess

In the game of chess, the duchess is a powerful piece that can move diagonally any number of squares. It is considered one of the most strategic pieces on the board, often used for attacking and defending key positions.

Synonyms

bishop, queen, rook

Examples of usage

  • The duchess threatened to capture the opponent's knight with a daring move.
  • Players often strive to protect their duchess to maintain control of the board.

Translations

Translations of the word "duchess" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น duquesa

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคกเคšเฅ‡เคธ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Herzogin

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ dutchess

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะณะตั€ั†ะพะณะธะฝั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ ksiฤ™ลผna

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅ…ฌ็ˆตๅคซไบบ (ใ“ใ†ใ—ใ‚ƒใใตใ˜ใ‚“)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท duchesse

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ duquesa

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท dรผลŸes

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์—ฌ๊ณต (yeogong)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฏูˆู‚ุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ vรฉvodkynฤ›

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ vรฉvodkyลˆa

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅ…ฌ็ˆตๅคซไบบ (gลngjuรฉ fลซrรฉn)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ vojvodinja

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ hertogaynja

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะณะตั€ั†ะพะณะธะฝั

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฐแƒ”แƒ แƒชแƒแƒ’แƒ˜แƒœแƒ˜แƒ (hercoginia)

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ hersoginya

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ duquesa

Etymology

The term 'duchess' originated from Old French 'duchesse', which in turn came from the Latin word 'ducissa', meaning 'wife of a leader'. The title of duchess has been used in European aristocracy for centuries, symbolizing the highest rank of female nobility. Duchesses played important roles in court life, politics, and society, influencing cultural trends and diplomatic relations.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #17,094, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.