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Webster 1913 Edition

Duchess

Duch′ess

,

Noun.

[F.

duchesse

, fr.

duc

duke.]

The wife or widow of a duke; also, a lady who has the sovereignty of a duchy in her own right.

Webster 1828 Edition

Duchess

DUCHESS

,

Noun.

The consort or widow of a duke. Also, a lady who has the sovereignty of a duchy.