William Klein

I'm known for fashion photographs, but fashion photographs were mostly a joke for me. In 'Vogue,' girls were playing at being duchesses, but they were actually from Flatbush, Brooklyn. They would play duchesses, and I would play Cecil Beaton.

French Photographer

Jerry Hall

When it comes to jewellery, less is more as you get older. Just before I go out to a party, I look at myself in the mirror and take off half of the jewellery I'm wearing. Anything that rattles or clanks is just too dowager duchess.

American Model

Gertrude Stein

The earth is the earth as a peasant sees it, the world is the world as a duchess sees it, and anyway a duchess would be nothing if the earth was not there as the peasant sees it.

American Author

Lillie Langtry

On one night of my debut the Prince of Wales, the Princess, and the duchess of London came to see me. They loved me for what I was and what I gave them.

British Actress

Samuel Johnson

Were it not for imagination a man would be as happy in arms of a chambermaid as of a duchess.

English Writer

Duchess is a specific title in the hierarchy of nobility, below queen.

Royal Titles

Often 'duchess' appears with a place name representing the area of influence.

Geographical Prefix

'Duchess' is a higher rank than 'lady'; avoid confusing the terms.

Not Lady

Used metaphorically, it means someone rules a domain, not necessarily nobility.

Figurative Use

Implies a woman exercises control in a certain area; often informally used.

Authority and Control

Calling someone 'duchess' can be a way to tease or show affection.

Humor or Respect

Used as a respectful form of address for women of high rank or status.

Form of Address

In official events, 'duchess' denotes formality and respect for social rank.

Ceremonial Use

Use of 'duchess' can recall past times when titles were more significant.

Historical Respect

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