Grossherzog — meaning in English
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English meaning
- duke noun A male ruler of a duchy, or a nobleman holding the highest rank below a prince.
Senses
Grossherzog is used for these senses in English:
- duke A grand duke.
- grand duke Ruler or monarch of a grand duchy.
- grand duke Son, daughter, or grandchild of a czar (emperor) of the Russian Empire. (A more literal translation of the Russian is grand prince.)
duke — full definition
- noun A male ruler of a duchy, or a nobleman holding the highest rank below a prince.
- noun (slang, usually plural "dukes") A fist, especially in the phrase "put up your dukes."
- verb (informal) To hit with the fists, or to fight.
- verb (informal) To hand over money, especially as a tip or bribe.