Duchy vs. Dukedom

Duchynoun

A dominion or region ruled by a duke or duchess. A grand duchy may be a self-governing state. A simple duchy tends to be a part of a larger kingdom or empire.

Duchynoun

The territory or dominions of a duke; a dukedom.

Duchynoun

the domain controlled by a duke or duchess

Duchy

A duchy, also called a dukedom, is a medieval country, territory, fief, or domain ruled by a duke or duchess, a high-ranking nobleman hierarchically second to the king or queen in European tradition. The term is used almost exclusively in Europe.

Dukedomnoun

A region ruled by a duke or duchess; a duchy.

Dukedomnoun

The rank or title of a duke.

Dukedomnoun

The territory of a duke.

Dukedomnoun

The title or dignity of a duke.

Dukedomnoun

the dignity or rank or position of a duke

Dukedomnoun

the domain controlled by a duke or duchess