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Vinony

dukedom

noun

  1. the territory, rank, or domain of a duke or duchess
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Wiktionary

Pronunciation: /ˈdjuːk.dəm/ / /ˈdʒuːk.dəm/ / /ˈdjuk.dəm/

noun

Etymology: From late Middle English dukdom, dukedom; equivalent to duke + -dom.

  1. A region ruled by a duke or duchess.
  2. The rank or title of a duke.

    “Forcible removal of Andrew’s dukedom by an act of parliament could have received government and public support with the king’s backing, but the palace is understood to have hoped Andrew would voluntarily relinquish his title.”