ducal
pronunciation
How to pronounce ducal in British English:
UK [ˈdju:kl]
How to pronounce ducal in American English:
US [ˈdukl]
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- Adjective:
- of or belonging to or suitable for a duke
Word Origin
- ducal (adj.)
- late 15c., from Middle French ducal (15c.), from Late Latin ducalis, from Latin dux (genitive ducis); see duke (n.).
Example
- 1. There 's not much security in the post of ducal pet , as cecilia would soon discover .
- 2. From the late 13th century the ducal council began restricting political and economic rights , banning the commenda and nationalising trade .
- 3. Burgundy is a historic region of the east central france with a glorious heritage manifested by the chateaux with glazed roofs , ducal towns and charming villages .