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duchess

The correct spelling is duchess.

How to pronounce duchess

/ˈdʌt͡ʃəs/
noun

IPA: /ˈdʌt͡ʃəs/

Say it like: Duc-hes-s

The correct spelling is duchess. The wife or widow of a duke.

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Meanings

noun

  1. 1.The wife or widow of a duke.
  2. 2.The female ruler of a duchy.

verb

  1. 1.To court or curry favour for political or business advantage; to flatter obsequiously.

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