Dukedom
/ˈdjuːk.dəm/noun
The rank, office, or territory of a duke.
Did you know?Dukedom is formed with the Germanic suffix -dom, the same ancient “state/condition” ending behind words like kingdom and freedom, turning a person’s title into an entire realm of power.
Etymological Timeline
Old English
OE
dūc
“a leader or duke”
Old English
OE
-dōm
“state, condition, rank, jurisdiction”
Middle English
ME
dukedom
“the rank or domain of a duke”
Modern English
English
dukedom
“the rank, office, or territory of a duke”