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Duke

A leader; a chief; a prince.

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Lord 76% connected

A hump-backed person; -- so called sportively.

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Noble 76% connected

Possessing eminence, elevation, dignity, etc.; above whatever is low, mean, degrading, or dishonorable; magnanimous; as, a noble nature or action; a…

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Nobleman 76% connected

One of the nobility; a noble; a peer; one who enjoys rank above a commoner, either by virtue of birth, by office, or by patent.

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Peer 76% connected

To come in sight; to appear.

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Ducal 74% connected

Of or pertaining to a duke.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Ducal 74% connected

Of or pertaining to a duke.

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Dukedom 74% connected

The territory of a duke.

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Dukedom 74% connected

The territory of a duke.

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