duke
/duk/
verb
- To fight or box, especially with fists.
- The two boys decided to duke it out after school.
- They used to duke for fun, but now they take boxing lessons.
- In the movie, the hero had to duke with the villain in a dark alley.
noun
- A nobleman of the highest rank, below a prince or king.
- The duke lived in a large castle with many servants.
- In some countries, a duke inherits his title from his father.
- The queen appointed a new duke to govern the region.
- A title given to a person as an honor, often for public service.
- He was proud to be called the Duke of Wellington.
- The famous general was made a duke after winning the war.
- Many modern dukes do not have political power but keep the title.
- A type of cherry, especially a large, dark red one.
- The duke cherry is known for its rich flavor and deep color.
- She used duke cherries to make a delicious pie.
- We picked a basket of sweet duke cherries from the orchard.