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grand duchess

/ɡrænd ˈdʌtʃɪs/

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/ɡrænd ˈdʌtʃɪs/C1formalpolitical
  • ruДворянский титул, обычно относящийся к жене или вдове великого герцога, или к женщине-монарху, правящей великим герцогством по собственному праву. Это формальный ранг в некоторых европейских королевских иерархиях.

A title of nobility, typically referring to the wife or widow of a grand duke, or a female monarch ruling a grand duchy in her own right. It is a formal rank in certain European royal hierarchies.

  1. Royal titleC1formal

    A title given to a female ruler of a grand duchy or the wife or widow of a grand duke.

    ruВеликая княгиня

    • The Grand Duchess attended the state banquet.
    • She was styled as Her Royal Highness the Grand Duchess.
    • The grand duchess oversaw the charitable foundation.