DUKE - Definition & Meaning for Kids
Meaning 1
Part of speech: Noun
a British peer of the highest rank
Categories: Peer
Meaning 2
Part of speech: Noun
a nobleman (in various countries) of high rank
Categories: Lord, Noble, Nobleman
Synonyms
🌱 Word Origin (Etymology)
The word "duke" comes from Latin dux. It started in Middle English duk. Then it appeared in Old French duc. Many other languages have similar words:.
- Old English: heretoga
🔗 Related Words
dux – A related word in the same word family.
doge – A related word in the same word family.
fork – A related word in the same word family.
🧩 Fun Fact
Words that pass through many languages often accumulate layers of meaning from each culture.