Synonyms for duke
| Grammar : Noun, verb |
| Spell : dook, dyook |
| Phonetic Transcription : duk, dyuk |
Top 10 synonyms for duke Other synonyms for the word duke
- baroness
- baronet
- bishop
- blue blood
- buffet
- caesar
- caliph
- captain
- clout
- commandant
- commander
- contessa
- count
- countess
- crowned head
- cuff
- czarina
- dad
- dame
- don
- duchess
- duke
- dynast
- earl
- emperor
- empress
- exchange blows
- gentleman
- gentlewoman
- gerent
- governor
- grandee
- hit
- imperator
- kaiser
- khan
- knight
- lady
- leader
- liege
- lord
- magnate
- magnifico
- maharajah
- maharani
- majesty
- man upstairs
- marquis
- mikado
- mix
- mogul
- nobility
- noble
- nobleman
- old man
- oligarch
- overlord
- parliamentarian
- pasha
- patrician
- peer
- potentate
- prince
- princess
- queen
- rajah
- rani
- rex
- royal
- royalty
- ruler
- scrap
- seigneur
- silk stocking
- slap
- sock
- sovereign
- spar
- strike
- sultana
- superior
- tycoon
- valet
- viscount
- wallop
- whack
Définition 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
- 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
Antonyms for duke
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