Antonyms for duke


Grammar : Noun, verb
Spell : dook, dyook
Phonetic Transcription : duk, dyuk


Definition of duke

Origin :
  • early 12c., "sovereign prince," from Old French duc (12c.) and directly from Latin dux (genitive ducis) "leader, commander," in Late Latin "governor of a province," from ducere "to lead," from PIE *deuk- "to lead" (cf. Old English togian "to pull, drag," Old High German ziohan "to pull," Old English togian "to draw, drag," Middle Welsh dygaf "I draw").
  • Applied in English to "nobleman of the highest rank" probably first mid-14c., ousting native earl. Also used to translate various European titles (e.g. Russian knyaz).
  • As in noble : noun member of royal or important family
  • As in ruler : noun historically, person who ruled an area
  • As in lord : noun master
  • As in nobleman : noun man of noble birth
  • As in box : verb punch competitively
Example sentences :
  • The Duke wanted a capable candidate to help him regain his ascendency.
  • Extract from : « The Grand Old Man » by Richard B. Cook
  • He came recommended by no claim in the world except the will of the Duke.
  • Extract from : « The Grand Old Man » by Richard B. Cook
  • Shakespeare was almost as well content, it appears, to play the lover as to play the Duke.
  • Extract from : « The Man Shakespeare » by Frank Harris
  • Not only the Duke, but both the heroines, Viola and Olivia, love music.
  • Extract from : « The Man Shakespeare » by Frank Harris
  • The tidings reached the Duke, at his hunting-lodge of Valognes.
  • Extract from : « Cameos from English History, from Rollo to Edward II » by Charlotte Mary Yonge
  • All the knights gathered round him to ask what ailed the Duke.
  • Extract from : « Cameos from English History, from Rollo to Edward II » by Charlotte Mary Yonge
  • Shortly after, the captive Duke was one morning found weeping.
  • Extract from : « Cameos from English History, from Rollo to Edward II » by Charlotte Mary Yonge
  • Calderon bowed in silence, and the duke hastened to the royal cabinet.
  • Extract from : « Calderon The Courtier » by Edward Bulwer-Lytton
  • Go with these men: do not fear; I will see the duke, and obtain your immediate release.
  • Extract from : « Calderon The Courtier » by Edward Bulwer-Lytton
  • Meanwhile, the confessor had gained the palace of the Duke d' Uzeda.
  • Extract from : « Calderon The Courtier » by Edward Bulwer-Lytton

Synonyms for duke

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