a. [ F. ducal. See Duke. ] Of or pertaining to a duke. [ 1913 Webster ]
His ducal cap was to be exchanged for a kingly crown. Motley. [ 1913 Webster ]
adv. In the manner of a duke, or in a manner becoming the rank of a duke. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. [ F. ducat, It. ducato, LL. ducatus, fr. dux leader or commander. See Duke. ] A coin, either of gold or silver, of several countries in Europe; originally, one struck in the dominions of a duke. [ 1913 Webster ]
☞ The gold ducat is generally of the value of nine shillings and four pence sterling, or somewhat more that two dollars. The silver ducat is of about half this value. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. [ F. or Sp. ducaton, fr. ducat. ] A silver coin of several countries of Europe, and of different values. [ 1913 Webster ]
‖ [ L., bring with thee. ] A judicial process commanding a person to appear in court and bring with him some piece of evidence or other thing to be produced to the court. [ 1913 Webster ]
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 ]
‖ [ F. ] (Bot.) A variety of pear of large size and excellent flavor. [ 1913 Webster ]
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. ]
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n. [ Cf. Dan. dukke, Sw. docka, OHG. doccha, G. docke. Cf. Doxy. ] A pet; a darling. Shak. [ 1913 Webster ]