el
masculine
/ˈduke/
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Translation
duke
Word origin
From Latin dux, ducem ('leader, commander'), from ducere ('to lead').
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- dux
- English cognates
- duke, duct, conduct
Grammar
Gendermasculine
Pluralduques
Examples
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The duke lives in an enormous castle.
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The duchess organised a party in the garden.
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The king made his best friend a duke.
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The title of duke passes from father to son.
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The duke received the guests in the hall.
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