# ducat

> English word · Noun · IPA /ˈdʌkət/ · frequency rank #99,205

## Definitions
1. A gold coin minted by various European nations.
2. A coin of the major denomination (dollar, euro, etc.); money in general.
3. A ticket.

## Etymology
From Middle French ducat, late Old French ducat, from Old Italian ducato, from Medieval Latin ducātus, from oblique stem of dux (“duke; leader”). Doublet of duchy.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/ducat