공작의 작위를 직접 보유한 여성, 또는 공작의 부인이나 미망인.
A woman who holds the rank of a duke in her own right, or the wife or widow of a duke.
예문:
"The Duchess of Cambridge attended the charity gala last night."
"She was born a commoner but became a duchess upon her marriage."
(영국 속어) 여성, 특히 자신의 아내나 어머니를 익살스럽게 이르는 말.
A slang term used in British English to refer to a woman, particularly one's wife or mother, often implying she has a commanding personality.
예문:
"I need to check with the duchess before I agree to any weekend plans."
"The old duchess who runs the flower stall has been there for forty years."