ducally

[ doo-kuh-lee, dyoo- ]

adverb

1. in the manner of or pertaining to a duke.
2. Heraldry. with a ducal coronet:

   a lion gules ducally gorged.

Word History and Origins

Origin of ducally¹

First recorded in 1815–25; ducal + -ly

Example Sentences

The supporters of the Nevilles Earls of Westmoreland were two bulls argent, ducally collar'd gold, armed or, &c.

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The family crest of Sir Robert Manners was a bull's head erased gu., ducally gorged and chained or.

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Supporters: two lions rampant guardant argent, ducally gorged or.

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Lozenge: Argent, a chief azure, over all a lion rampant gules, ducally crowned or (St. George).

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Crest: A woolpack charged with a ram couchant all proper, ducally crowned azure.

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