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Meaning of duchess

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

duchess

Pronunciation:/ˈdʌt͡ʃəs/

noun

Definitions

  1. The wife or widow of a duke.

  2. The female ruler of a duchy.

verb

Definitions

  1. To court or curry favour for political or business advantage; to flatter obsequiously.