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duke in Malay

demang

/dʒuːk/

duke in Malay: demang, adipati. In English, duke means the male ruler of a duchy (female equivalent: duchess).

Malay words for duke

male ruler of a duchy
demang, adipati

English meaning of duke

  1. noun The male ruler of a duchy (female equivalent: duchess).
  2. noun The sovereign of a small state.
  3. noun A high title of nobility; the male holder of a dukedom.
  4. noun A grand duke.

Full definition of duke

duke in a sentence

  • I duked him twenty dollars.

Synonyms of duke

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Questions about duke in Malay

What is the meaning of duke in Malay?
Duke in Malay is demang, adipati.
Apakah maksud duke dalam bahasa Melayu?
Duke: demang, adipati.
What does duke mean in English?
Duke means the male ruler of a duchy (female equivalent: duchess).

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