δουκάτον

Ancient Greek

Alternative forms

  • δουκάτο (doukáto), δουκάδο (doukádo)

Etymology

Borrowed from Medieval Latin ducātus, from Latin dux, ducis (leader; duke).

Pronunciation

 

Noun

δουκάτον • (doukátonn (genitive δουκᾰ́του); second declension (Byzantine)

  1. duchy, dukedom (a country or territory ruled by a duke or duchess)
  2. (historical, numismatics) ducat (a gold coin minted as currency)

Inflection

Descendants

  • Greek: δουκάτο (doukáto)

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