ducally

[ doo-kuh-lee, dyoo- ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

adverb

Origin of ducally¹

First recorded in 1815–25; ducal + -ly

The supporters of the Nevilles Earls of Westmoreland were two bulls argent, ducally collar'd gold, armed or, &c.

The family crest of Sir Robert Manners was a bull's head erased gu., ducally gorged and chained or.

Supporters: two lions rampant guardant argent, ducally gorged or.

Lozenge: Argent, a chief azure, over all a lion rampant gules, ducally crowned or (St. George).

Crest: A woolpack charged with a ram couchant all proper, ducally crowned azure.

April 23, 2024inveterate

[in-vet-er-it ]

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