duke

IPA: dˈuk

noun

  • The male ruler of a duchy (female equivalent: duchess).
  • The sovereign of a small state.
  • A high title of nobility; the male holder of a dukedom.
  • A grand duke.
  • Any of various nymphalid butterflies of the Asian genera Bassarona and Dophla.
  • (slang, usually in the plural) A fist.
  • The title of a duke.
  • (countable) A male given name from English; mostly US and rather rare.
  • (countable) A surname originating as an occupation for service in the household of a duke, or from a nickname.
  • (informal) A male nickname.
  • (informal, usually with the definite article) The American actor John Wayne.
  • (informal) Ellipsis of Duke University, a private university in Durham, North Carolina, USA.

verb

  • (transitive, informal) To hit or beat with the fists.
  • (slang, transitive) To give cash to; to give a tip to.
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