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duke

 

Definitions from WordNet

Noun duke has 2 senses
  1. duke - a British peer of the highest rank
    --1 is a kind of
    peer
  2. duke - a nobleman (in various countries) of high rank
    --2 is a kind of
    Lord, noble, nobleman

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Duke

Noun

Sense 1: A title of nobility given to the highest-ranking male member of the nobility below the monarch. It is the highest rank in the British peerage system.

Example Sentence: The Duke of Edinburgh passed away at the age of 99.

Sense 2: A nobleman of the highest hereditary rank below the ruler of a country.

Example Sentence: The Duke of Burgundy held significant power during the Middle Ages.

Verb

Sense 1: To grab or seize someone or something in a firm manner.

Example Sentence: The police officer bravely tried to duke the criminal when he attempted to escape.

Sense 2: To engage in a battle or fight.

Example Sentence: The two knights decided to duke it out in a duel to settle their dispute.

Adjective

Sense 1: Describing something related to or characteristic of a duke or duchess.

Example Sentence: She owned a collection of exquisite, duke-inspired jewelry.

Sense 2: Informal term meaning excellent or outstanding.

Example Sentence: The band delivered a duke performance that left the audience in awe.

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