DUCES TECUM
Du"ces te"cum. Etym: [L., bring with thee.]
Defn: 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.
DUCHESS
Duch"ess, n. Etym: [F. duchesse, fr. duc duke.]
Defn: The wife or widow of a duke; also, a lady who has the sovereignty of a duchy in her own right.
DUCHESSE D'ANGOULEME
Du`chesse" d'An`gou`lême". Etym: [F.] (Bot.)
Defn: A variety of pear of large size and excellent flavor.
DUCHESSE LACE
Du`chesse" lace.
Defn: 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.
DUCHY Duch"y, n.; pl. Duchies. Etym: [F. duché, OF. duchée, (assumed) LL. ducitas, fr. L. dux. See Duke.]
Defn: The territory or dominions of a duke; a dukedom.