Duchy is a related term of marquess.
As nouns the difference between marquess and duchy
is that marquess is a title of nobility, ranking beneath a duke and above an earl while duchy is a dominion or region ruled by a duke or duchess.
marquess
Alternative forms
* marquis
Noun
(es)
A title of nobility, ranking beneath a duke and above an earl.
Related terms
* marchioness
* marquise
duchy
English
Noun
(
wikipedia duchy)
(
duchies)
A dominion or region ruled by a duke or duchess.
* A Grand Duchy may be a self-governing state.
* A simple duchy tends to be a part of a larger kingdom or empire.
Related terms
* barony
* bishop
* county
* ducal
* duchess
* duke
* march
* marquess
* marquessate
* viscount
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