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duchess

/ˈdʌtʃ.əs/

/ˈdʌtʃ.ɪs/

duchessnoun

duchesses

/ˈdʌtʃ.əs/

/ˈdʌtʃ.ɪs/

Translations

The duchess attended the royal ball last night.

Герцогиня посетила королевский бал прошлой ночью.

Definitions

A woman holding a rank equivalent to that of a duke, either in her own right or as the wife of a duke.

The duchess attended the royal gala wearing a stunning gown.

A title of nobility in certain European countries, ranking just below a princess.

The duchess was known for her charitable work and dedication to the community.

Synonyms

duchessverb

duchessed

Past Simple

duchessed

Past Participle

duchessing

Gerund

/ˈdʌtʃɪs/

Informal British verb meaning to curry favour by lavish entertainment.

Definitions

To curry favour with (someone) by entertaining them lavishly, especially journalists or officials.

The lobbyists tried to duchess the committee members with a five-star weekend in the countryside.