Meaning
A man of very high rank in some countries, just below a prince.
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Word origin
From Old French duc, from Latin dux, meaning leader, from ducere, to lead.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- dux
- English cognates
- conduct, produce
Grammar
Examples
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A duke is a nobleman of very high rank.
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In old stories, kings often reward dukes with land.
duchess.
"Duchess" is the female title that goes with duke.
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Start your free weekThis word is taught in chapter 24, lesson 7: duke, occur, urgent and 7 more words.