| duchess | (n) the wife of a duke or a woman holding ducal title in her own right |
| Duchess | n. [ F. duchesse, fr. duc duke. ] The wife or widow of a duke; also, a lady who has the sovereignty of a duchy in her own right. [ 1913 Webster ] |
| Duchesse d'Angouleme | ‖ [ F. ] (Bot.) A variety of pear of large size and excellent flavor. [ 1913 Webster ] |
| Duchesse lace | A beautiful variety of Brussels pillow lace made originally in Belgium and resembling Honiton guipure. It is worked with fine thread in large sprays, usually of the primrose pattern, with much raised work. [ Webster 1913 Suppl. ] |