Duke
Pronunciation: /ˈduːk/
Duke (noun)
- A nobleman with a very high rank, usually below a king or prince, in some European countries.
- A person who rules a duchy, a territory with its own local government under a monarch.
- A name used for Duke University and its sports teams in the United States.
Examples
- The duke received the highest honor at the ceremony.
- A duke often ranks above other nobles in old systems.