duque — meaning in English

English meaning

• deuce noun A playing card or die face showing two.
• duke noun A male ruler of a duchy, or a nobleman holding the highest rank below a prince.

Senses

duque is used for these senses in English:

• deuce (cards) A card with two pips, one of four in a standard deck of playing cards.

deuce — full definition

1. noun A playing card or die face showing two.
2. noun In tennis, a tied score (40-40) requiring a two-point lead to win the game.

duke — full definition

1. noun A male ruler of a duchy, or a nobleman holding the highest rank below a prince.
2. noun (slang, usually plural "dukes") A fist, especially in the phrase "put up your dukes."
3. verb (informal) To hit with the fists, or to fight.
4. verb (informal) To hand over money, especially as a tip or bribe.

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