duke

English

/djuːk/, /d(j)uːk/

noun
Definitions
  • The male ruler of a duchy (female equivalent: duchess (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 and .
  • (slang) A fist.

Etymology

Derived from Old French duc (duke) inherited from Middle English duke derived from Latin dux, ducis root from Proto-Indo-European *dewk- (pull, lead, draw, tug).

Origin

Proto-Indo-European

*dewk-

Gloss

pull, lead, draw, tug

Concept
Semantic Field

Basic actions and technology

Ontological Category

Action/Process

Kanji

鉛

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