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duke

Prononciation : [duːk]

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Contexte : « title »

(noun) a duke is a high-ranking nobleman in certain countries. It's a title that means the person is very important and often has a lot of land and power.

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The duke welcomed all the visitors to his castle with a big smile.

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There is no duke in our small town; we only have mayors and council members.

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Who was the first duke of this region?

Contexte : « royalty »

(noun) a duke can also refer to the leader or ruler of a particular area or region, often seen in royal contexts. This person may make important decisions for their territory.

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The duke made sure that everyone in his land was taken care of.

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The decisions made by the duke did not please the people this time.

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What responsibilities does a duke have in his region?

Contexte : « games »

(noun) duke is the name of a chess piece in some traditional variations of chess. It moves similarly to other pieces but holds its own special place in the game.

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The player strategically moved the duke to protect her other pieces.

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He forgot to move his duke, which led to losing the game.

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Can you explain how the duke moves on the board?

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