(n) a grand duchy (a constitutional monarchy) landlocked in northwestern Europe between France and Belgium and Germany; an international financial center, Syn. Grand Duchy of Luxembourg, Luxemburg
The Collaborative International Dictionary of English (GCIDE) v.0.53 Collaborative International Dictionary (GCIDE)
n.; pl.Duchies [ F. duché, OF. duchée, (assumed) LL. ducitas, fr. L. dux. See Duke. ] The territory or dominions of a duke; a dukedom. [ 1913 Webster ]