Duke

Pronunciation: /ˈduːk/

Duke (noun)

  1. A nobleman with a very high rank, usually below a king or prince, in some European countries.
  2. A person who rules a duchy, a territory with its own local government under a monarch.
  3. 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.