Duchess
noun
The wife or widow of a duke, or a woman holding a rank equivalent to a duke in her own right.
The Duchess of Cambridge is known for her style and poise.
Often appears as...
- the duchess of
- a certain duchess
noun
A women in a role of authority or control.
She's the duchess in her kitchen, No one else is allowed to interfere.
Often appears as...
- the duchess of
- a certain duchess
Usage tips
Informal, Approving
Colloquial
noun
A term used in addressing or referring to a woman of high social rank or respect.
They had dinner last night with the duchess.
Often appears as...
- the duchess of
- a certain duchess
Usage tips
Formal, Appreciative
noun
The wife or widow of a duke, or a woman holding a rank equivalent to a duke in her own right.
The Duchess of Cambridge is known for her style and poise.
Often appears as...
- the duchess of
- a certain duchess
noun
A women in a role of authority or control.
She's the duchess in her kitchen, No one else is allowed to interfere.
Often appears as...
- the duchess of
- a certain duchess
Usage tips
Informal, Approving
Colloquial
noun
A term used in addressing or referring to a woman of high social rank or respect.
They had dinner last night with the duchess.
Often appears as...
- the duchess of
- a certain duchess
Usage tips
Formal, Appreciative
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Royal Titles
Duchess is a specific title in the hierarchy of nobility, below queen.
After the marriage, she became the Duchess of Sussex.
Pro Tip 2/3Geographical Prefix
Often 'duchess' appears with a place name representing the area of influence.
The Duchess of Cornwall attended the charity event.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Lady
'Duchess' is a higher rank than 'lady'; avoid confusing the terms.
The Lady is the daughter; the Duchess, her mother.
Pro Tip 1/3Royal Titles
Duchess is a specific title in the hierarchy of nobility, below queen.
After the marriage, she became the Duchess of Sussex.
Pro Tip 2/3Geographical Prefix
Often 'duchess' appears with a place name representing the area of influence.
The Duchess of Cornwall attended the charity event.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Lady
'Duchess' is a higher rank than 'lady'; avoid confusing the terms.
The Lady is the daughter; the Duchess, her mother.
Pro Tip 1/3Royal Titles
Duchess is a specific title in the hierarchy of nobility, below queen.
After the marriage, she became the Duchess of Sussex.
Pro Tip 2/3Geographical Prefix
Often 'duchess' appears with a place name representing the area of influence.
The Duchess of Cornwall attended the charity event.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Lady
'Duchess' is a higher rank than 'lady'; avoid confusing the terms.
The Lady is the daughter; the Duchess, her mother.
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Quote examples
William Klein
French Photographer
I'm known for fashion photographs, but fashion photographs were mostly a joke for me. In 'Vogue,' girls were playing at being duchesses, but they were actually from Flatbush, Brooklyn. They would play duchesses, and I would play Cecil Beaton.
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Jerry Hall
American Model
When it comes to jewellery, less is more as you get older. Just before I go out to a party, I look at myself in the mirror and take off half of the jewellery I'm wearing. Anything that rattles or clanks is just too dowager duchess.
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Gertrude Stein
American Author
The earth is the earth as a peasant sees it, the world is the world as a duchess sees it, and anyway a duchess would be nothing if the earth was not there as the peasant sees it.
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Lillie Langtry
British Actress
On one night of my debut the Prince of Wales, the Princess, and the duchess of London came to see me. They loved me for what I was and what I gave them.
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Samuel Johnson
English Writer
Were it not for imagination a man would be as happy in arms of a chambermaid as of a duchess.
Quote examples
William Klein
French Photographer
I'm known for fashion photographs, but fashion photographs were mostly a joke for me. In 'Vogue,' girls were playing at being duchesses, but they were actually from Flatbush, Brooklyn. They would play duchesses, and I would play Cecil Beaton.
Quote examples
Jerry Hall
American Model
When it comes to jewellery, less is more as you get older. Just before I go out to a party, I look at myself in the mirror and take off half of the jewellery I'm wearing. Anything that rattles or clanks is just too dowager duchess.
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Gertrude Stein
American Author
The earth is the earth as a peasant sees it, the world is the world as a duchess sees it, and anyway a duchess would be nothing if the earth was not there as the peasant sees it.
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Lillie Langtry
British Actress
On one night of my debut the Prince of Wales, the Princess, and the duchess of London came to see me. They loved me for what I was and what I gave them.
Quote examples
Samuel Johnson
English Writer
Were it not for imagination a man would be as happy in arms of a chambermaid as of a duchess.
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