Is Dukedom A Real Word?

Asked by: Dillan Botsford
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countable noun. A dukedom is the land owned by a duke.

What type of noun is duke?

duke used as a noun:

The male ruler of a duchy (compare duchess). A high title of nobility; the male holder of a dukedom. A grand duke.

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What is the difference between a duchy and a dukedom?

A duchy is the territory or geopolitical entity ruled by a duke, whereas his title or area is often called a dukedom. The Grand Duchy of Luxembourg is a fully independent state and its head, the Grand Duke, is a sovereign monarch reigning over his Luxembourgish subjects.

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