duke

• Substantivo que designa um nobre de mais alto grau hereditário, especialmente no sistema de pariato britânico; também pode se referir a um líder ou chefe em certos contextos.

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.

   Duque

   • 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.

   Mão fechada

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

   Sinônimosfisthandmittpaw