Duke

nounproper nouncommon in dialogue

//duːk//

The title of a duke.

noun

1
The title of a duke.
Percy’s military career began in France under Dukes Henry and John of Lancaster; […]

proper noun

1
A male given name from English; mostly US and rather rare.
2
A surname originating as an occupation for service in the household of a duke, or from a nickname.
3
informalA male nickname.
4
informalA male nickname. The American actor John Wayne.
"Whoa there, pardner," Kiril said in his best Duke impression, and grabbed hold of the armrest to keep from rolling into Fyodor's lap.
5
A place name: An unincorporated community in Phelps County, Missouri, United States.
6
A place name: A township in Harnett County, North Carolina, United States.
7
Variant of Duke UniversityinformalEllipsis of Duke University, a private university in Durham, North Carolina, USA.

Forms

plural: Dukes

dug · A mammary gland on a domestic mammal with more than two…duh · A disdainful indication that something is obvious.duke · The male ruler of a duchy (female equivalent: duchess).

Duke · The title of a duke.

dukes · One's parents.Dukes · A surname.dull · Lacking the ability to cut easily; not sharp.

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