dukedom

1 the dignity or rank or position of a duke

2 the domain controlled by a duke or duchess [syn: duchy]

English

Etymology

duke + -dom

Noun

1. a region ruled by a duke or duchess; a duchy
2. the rank or title of a duke

Dukedom may refer to:

• Dukedom, Kentucky, United States
• Dukedom (administrative division), a territory, fief, or domain ruled by a duke or duchess
• Dukedom (rank), a noble rank

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