Duke

Pronunciation: /djuːk/

Definitions of duke

noun a nobleman of the highest hereditary rank; a member of the highest rank of the British peerage

Example Sentences

A1 The duke lived in a grand castle.

A2 The duke was known for his generosity towards the villagers.

B1 The duke inherited the title from his father.

B2 The duke's estate covered vast lands in the countryside.

C1 The duke's political influence extended beyond his own kingdom.

C2 The duke was a shrewd negotiator in diplomatic affairs.

Examples of duke in a Sentence

formal The duke held a formal reception at his palace for visiting dignitaries.

informal I heard the duke is throwing a lavish party next weekend.

slang That dude thinks he's the duke of the neighborhood or something.

figurative She handled the difficult situation with the grace and composure of a true duchess, or should I say duke.

Grammatical Forms of duke

• past tense: duked
• plural: dukes
• comparative: duker
• superlative: dukest
• present tense: dukes
• future tense: will duke
• perfect tense: have duked
• continuous tense: is duking
• singular: duke
• positive degree: duke
• infinitive: to duke
• gerund: duking
• participle: duked

Origin and Evolution of duke

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'duke' can be traced back to the Latin word 'dux' meaning leader or commander.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to refer to a military leader, the term 'duke' evolved over time to denote a noble title ranking below a king but above a marquess or earl.