Viscount vs. Duke
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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
