Duchy (Noun)
Meaning
The domain controlled by a duke or duchess.
Classification
Nouns denoting spatial position.
Examples
- She inherited the duchy from her late father and became its rightful ruler.
- The village had been a part of the duchy for centuries, paying taxes to the duke.
- In medieval times, the duchy was a major force in the region's politics and economy.
- The royal family's duchy was administered by a trusted advisor in their absence.
- Control of the duchy was highly contested, with several factions vying for power.