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Meaning of duke

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

duke

Pronunciation:/djuːk//d(j)uːk/

noun

Definitions

  1. The male ruler of a duchy (female equivalent: duchess).

  2. The sovereign of a small state.

  3. A high title of nobility; the male holder of a dukedom.

  4. A grand duke.

verb

Definitions

  1. To hit or beat with the fists.

  2. To give cash to; to give a tip to.

    Example: I duked him twenty dollars.

    Synonyms:tip