Definition of DUCHY

duchy

Plural: duchies

Noun

  • The territory or domain ruled by a duke or duchess.
  • the domain controlled by a duke or duchess
  • A dominion or region ruled by a duke or duchess.

Examples

  • He considered the triple-word-score square his personal DUCHY, always aiming to land there.

Origin / Etymology

From Middle English duche, from Anglo-Norman duché, from Old French duc, or from Medieval Latin ducātus, from Latin dux. Doublet of ducat.

Synonyms

dukedom

Scrabble Score: 14

duchy: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
duchy: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
duchy: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 14

duchy: valid Words With Friends Word