grão-duque — meaning in English

English meaning

• archduke noun A prince of the former Austrian imperial family, ranking above an ordinary duke.
• duke noun A male ruler of a duchy, or a nobleman holding the highest rank below a prince.

Senses

grão-duque is used for these senses in English:

• archduke (historical) The son or male-line grandson of an emperor of the Austro-Hungarian Empire.
• duke A grand duke.

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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