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duke
- pronunciation:
- duk
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noun |
| definition 1: |
a high-ranking male nobleman, the ruler of a duchy in Europe or ranked just below a prince in Britain.
The Duke was a particular favorite of the King and had been granted a large estate. |
| definition 2: |
(pl.; slang) fists.
Put up your dukes and we'll fight this out. |
| related words: |
aristocrat, hand, lord, peer |
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