Viscount vs. Duke

Viscount vs. Duke — Is There a Difference?
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Difference Between Viscount and Duke

Viscountnoun

A member of the peerage, above a baron but below a count or earl.

Dukenoun

The male ruler of a duchy (female equivalent: duchess).

Viscountnoun

(entomology) Any of various nymphalid butterflies of the genus Tanaecia. Other butterflies in this genus are called earls and counts.

Dukenoun

The sovereign of a small state.

Viscountnoun

(in various countries) a son or younger brother or a count

Dukenoun

A high title of nobility; the male holder of a dukedom.

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Viscountnoun

a British peer who ranks below an earl and above a baron

Dukenoun

A grand duke.

Dukenoun

A fist.

Put up your dukes!

Dukeverb

(transitive) To hit or beat with the fists.

Dukeverb

To give cash to; to give a tip to.

I duked him twenty dollars.

Dukenoun

a British peer of the highest rank

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Dukenoun

a nobleman (in various countries) of high rank