ducal

(do̵̅o̅kəl, dyo̵̅o̅-)

adjective

of a duke or dukedom

Origin: OFr < LL ducalis, of a leader < L dux: see duct

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See ducal in American Heritage Dictionary 4

adjective
Of or relating to a duke or duchy: a ducal estate.

Origin:

Origin: Middle English

Origin: , from Old French

Origin: , from Late Latin ducālis

Origin: , from Latin dux, duc-, leader; see duke

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  • duˈcal·ly adverb

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