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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