ducal

[ doo-kuhl, dyoo- ]

adjective

1. of or relating to a duke or dukedom.

ducal

/ ˈdjuːkəl /

adjective

1. of or relating to a duke or duchy

Derived Forms

• ˈducally, adverb

Other Words From

• un·ducal adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of ducal¹

First recorded in 1485–95, ducal is from the Late Latin word ducālis of a leader. See duke, -al ¹

Word History and Origins

Origin of ducal¹

C16: from French, from Late Latin ducālis of a leader, from dux leader

Example Sentences

The back of the hand has an embroidered ducal coronet above the coat of arms of the family of the Dukes of Newcastle.

From BBC

Dark ale turned into a paler, gold-hued drink, and the beverage grew much more common around the time when a ducal edict restricted brewing to the winter months.

From New York Times

Repeating the call she made last month, the Labour MP said Prince Andrew he should show "respect for those affected by abuse and the people of our city" by the "withdrawal of his ducal title".

From BBC

Buckingham Palace made no announcement about his ducal title, prompting Labour MP Ms Maskell to air her concerns.

From BBC

In the books, Simon's father is obsessed with appearances and lineage to the point that his relentless demands for a ducal heir are thought to have killed his poor wife in childbirth.

From Salon