duke

• Adliger im höchsten erblichen Rang, besonders im britischen Adelssystem; auch ein Herrscher eines Herzogtums.

A noun referring to a nobleman of the highest hereditary rank, especially in the British peerage system.

1. Noble titleB2formal

   A high-ranking nobleman, historically ruling a duchy or holding a hereditary title just below a prince.

   Herzog

   • The Duke of Wellington was a famous military leader.
   • She was invited to a ball at the duke's castle.
   • The duke inherited the estate from his father.

2. Slang for fistC1slangbritish

   A slang term for a hand or fist, often used in the context of fighting.

   Faust

   • He put up his dukes ready to fight.
   • Keep your dukes down, mate, no one wants trouble.
   • The old boxer still had quick dukes.

   Synonymefisthandmittpaw