Duchess
[ˈdʌtʃɪs]Meaning
English feminine form of duke, a rank of royalty or nobility
Background Story
Duchess is the female equivalent of the title duke, a rank of royalty or nobility. The title comes from French duc, itself from the Latin dux, meaning "leader". It is recorded as a given name for women in American English, where it is rare.
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