dux — meaning in English
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English meaning
- duchess noun The wife or widow of a duke, or a woman who rules a duchy in her own right.
- duke noun A male ruler of a duchy, or a nobleman holding the highest rank below a prince.
- general adj Applying to or covering a whole group rather than one specific part; overall.
- guide noun A person who shows others around a place or leads them along a route, especially one hired for the purpose.
- leader noun A person who guides or is in charge of a group, organisation, or country.
Senses
dux is used for these senses in English:
- Il Duce (historical) The title which Italian dictator Benito Mussolini assumed during his rule (1922—1945).
- cicerone A guide who accompanies visitors and sightseers to museums, galleries, etc., and explains matters of archaeological, antiquarian, historic or artistic interest.
- general (military ranks) The holder of a senior military title, originally designating the commander of an army and now a specific rank falling under field marshal (in the British army) and below general of the army or general of the air force in the US army and air forces. [from 16th c.]
- guide Someone who guides, especially someone hired to show people around a place or an institution and offer information and explanation, or to lead them through dangerous terrain.
- leader One having authority to direct.
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.