"duchessy" meaning in English

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Adjective

Forms: more duchessy [comparative], most duchessy [superlative]
Etymology: duchess + -y Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|duchess|y}} duchess + -y Head templates: {{en-adj}} duchessy (comparative more duchessy, superlative most duchessy)
  1. (informal) Like a duchess; with a superior feminine elegance. Tags: informal Synonyms: duchesslike
    Sense id: en-duchessy-en-adj-Nrfb~2k5 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English terms suffixed with -y

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