князь — meaning in English

English meaning

• duke noun A male ruler of a duchy, or a nobleman holding the highest rank below a prince.
• king noun A male monarch who rules a country, typically inheriting the position by birth.
• overlord noun A ruler who holds power over other rulers or lower authorities.
• prince noun A male member of a royal family, especially the son or grandson of a monarch.

Senses

князь is used for these senses in English:

• duke The male ruler of a duchy (female equivalent: duchess).
• king A male monarch; a man who heads a monarchy; in an absolute monarchy, the supreme ruler of his nation.
• overlord A ruler of other rulers.
• prince The (male) ruler or head of a principality. [from 14th c.]

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.

king — full definition

1. noun A male monarch who rules a country, typically inheriting the position by birth.
2. noun The most important or dominant person or thing in a particular field.
3. noun The most important piece in chess, which must be protected from checkmate to avoid losing the game.
4. noun A playing card ranked just below the ace, showing an image of a king.
5. verb To make someone king; to crown as monarch.

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