Definitions

1. noun

A woman of high rank, especially the wife of a prince or a woman who holds a high social position.

“The duchess was a prominent figure at the royal wedding.”

2. noun

A woman who holds the title of duchess, often in her own right or as the wife of a duke.

“She was crowned as the new duchess of the kingdom.”

3. verb

To manage or govern something, especially a large estate or a country.

“She dutchessed the family’s vast estate with great skill.”