Duke

Definitions

1. The male ruler of a duchy (female equivalent: duchess).
2. The title of a duke.
3. A male given name from English; mostly US and rather rare.
   countable
4. The sovereign of a small state.
5. A surname originating as an occupation for service in the household of a duke, or from a nickname.
   countable
6. A high title of nobility; the male holder of a dukedom.
7. A male nickname.
   countable, informal, uncountable
8. A grand duke.
9. The American actor John Wayne.
   countable, informal, uncountable, usually
10. Any of various nymphalid butterflies of the Asian genera Bassarona and Dophla.
11. Ellipsis of Duke University, a private university in Durham, North Carolina, USA.
    abbreviation, alt-of, countable, ellipsis, informal, uncountable
12. A fist.
    plural-normally, slang
13. A place name:
    countable, uncountable
14. An unincorporated community in Phelps County, Missouri, United States.
    countable, uncountable
15. A township in Harnett County, North Carolina, United States.
    countable, uncountable

Equivalents

Examples

“Put⟳ up your dukes!”

““Your friend sure knows how to use⟳ his dukes. Biff, bang! One, two, and the copʼs on his ass!””

“"How did the sport go." "O sparred a few rounds. Let⟳ the instructor have⟳ a few on the button." "You must be tough." "I can handle⟳ my dukes."”

“Percy’s military career began in France under Dukes Henry and John of Lancaster; […]”

“"Whoa there, pardner," Kiril said in his best Duke impression, and grabbed hold⟳ of the armrest to keep⟳ from rolling into Fyodor's lap.”

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