Duke

duke dûke English <dab!> Pronunciation en /duːk/ en uːk 1 Noun The title of a duke. en John Cannon A Dictionary of British History w:Oxford University Press 2001 2004 9780191580222 Percy’s military career began in France under Dukes Henry and John of Lancaster; Proper noun ~ en countable en male English; mostly US and rather rare. en countable en occupations for service in the household of a duke, or from a nickname. en informal A male nickname. en informal usually with the definite article The American actor John Wayne. en 2000 Midnight Come Again Dana Stabenow 4 0312978766 "Whoa there, pardner," Kiril said in his best Duke impression, and grabbed hold of the armrest to keep from rolling into Fyodor's lap. en informal en w:Duke University a private university in Durham, North Carolina, USA. A place name: en ucomm co/Phelps County s/Missouri c/USA. en twp co/Harnett County s/North Carolina c/USA. Further reading Duke (surname) en Individuals Nicknames for individuals Titles Universities