duke

Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA ^(key): /djuːk/
• (US) IPA ^(key): /duːk/

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Noun

Singular duke

Plural dukes

1. (nobility) (countable) A duke is the husband of a duchess and the male ruler of a duchy.

   The duke of Lorraine is very old.

2. (countable) A duke is a high British nobleman.