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- pronunciation:
- duk
- phrases:
- duke it out
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun), Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
a high-ranking male nobleman, the ruler of a duchy in Europe or ranked just below a prince in Britain, although, in Britain, a prince may also be a duke.
The duke was a particular favorite of the king and had been granted a large estate.Prince Henry, third son of King George V, was Duke of Gloucester. |
| 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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| phrase: |
duke it out |
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