Meaning of Duke | Babel Free

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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