dukedomnoun [ C ]
uk/ˈdʒuːk.dəm/us/ˈduːk.dəm/the rank of a duke, or the land owned by a duke
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- A moment later he learnt that the duke has suddenly died, and that the dukedom is his.
- France was really composed of a dozen or more independent counties and dukedoms.
- They may include monarchies, as England includes dukedoms.
- This treaty being made, Robert returned to his dukedom, and gave himself over to his natural indolence and dissipation.
- You know, in old English times, our kings liked to have lordships and dukedoms abroad: and why should not your merchant princes like to have lordships and estates abroad?