1
: the wife or widow of a duke
2
: a woman who holds the rank of duke in her own right
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However, after just eight minutes, the duchess was rushed out.
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Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
The duchess could never have guessed that, three centuries later, a generation of professional women would be using her sartorial experiment in a myriad of ways to command respect and convey important — and sometimes nuanced — messages.
—Leah Dolan, CNN, 8 Oct. 2024
While fans will have to wait another week to see Sophie read Specs for Rex, another organization with a royal connection shared the exciting news that the duchess will be their new patron.
—Janine Henni, People.com, 4 Oct. 2024
Prior to her appearance at the Olympics, the duchess wore another floral dress by Suzannah London during Royal Ascot last June.
—Julia Teti, WWD, 8 Aug. 2024
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Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
The duchess could never have guessed that, three centuries later, a generation of professional women would be using her sartorial experiment in a myriad of ways to command respect and convey important — and sometimes nuanced — messages.
—Leah Dolan, CNN, 8 Oct. 2024
While fans will have to wait another week to see Sophie read Specs for Rex, another organization with a royal connection shared the exciting news that the duchess will be their new patron.
—Janine Henni, People.com, 4 Oct. 2024
Prior to her appearance at the Olympics, the duchess wore another floral dress by Suzannah London during Royal Ascot last June.
—Julia Teti, WWD, 8 Aug. 2024
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“Duchess.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/duchess. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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duchess
noun
duch·ess
ˈdəch-əs 
1
: the wife or widow of a duke
2
: a woman holding the rank of duke in her own right
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