duking

Variant of duke

duke definition

duke (do̵̅o̅k, dyo̵̅o̅k)

noun

  1. a prince who rules an independent duchy
  2. a nobleman of the highest hereditary rank below that of prince
  3. any of several varieties of cherry created by crossing a sweet cherry with a sour cherry

Etymology: ME duk < OFr duc < L dux, leader < ducere, to lead: see duct

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