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Duchessing is a transitive verb that describes the action of doing things becoming of a duchess. Such things need not be taken seriously, but rather in a humorous manner, exemplifying and affecting the mannerisms, activities, speech, and behavior of a duchess/fop/titled member of the aristocracy.
Morgan & Phillippe went duchessing today; they ate macaroons from laudere, bought clothes on the Rue St. Honore, and drank kirs for lunch.
by Laclos September 8, 2011
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