ducal

adjective

du·​cal ˈdü-kəl How to pronounce ducal (audio)
 also  ˈdyü-
: of or relating to a duke or dukedom

Examples of ducal in a Sentence

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Guillaume, his father Henri and Prime Minister Luc Frieden are expected to sign a grand ducal decree appointing the prince as Lieutenant-Representative of the Grand Duke. Janine Henni, People.com, 7 Oct. 2024 When Carl and Stéphanie subsequently failed to produce a male heir, one of Countess Hochberg’s sons ascended the grand ducal throne. Mindy Weisberger, CNN, 21 Sep. 2024

Word History

Etymology

Late Latin ducalis of a leader, from Latin duc-, dux leader — more at duke

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of ducal was in the 15th century

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“Ducal.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ducal. Accessed 15 Mar. 2025.

Kids Definition

: of or relating to a duke or duchy
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