Earl vs. Duke

Earlnoun

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

Earlnoun

A nobleman of England ranking below a marquis, and above a viscount. The rank of an earl corresponds to that of a count (comte) in France, and graf in Germany. Hence the wife of an earl is still called countess. See Count.

Earlnoun

The needlefish.

Earlnoun

a British peer ranking below a Marquess and above a Viscount

Earl

Earl () is a rank of the nobility in Britain. The title originates in the Old English word eorl, meaning .

Dukenoun

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

Dukenoun

The sovereign of a small state.

Dukenoun

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

Dukenoun

A grand duke.

Dukenoun

A fist.

Dukeverb

(transitive) To hit or beat with the fists.

Dukeverb

To give cash to; to give a tip to.

Dukenoun

A leader; a chief; a prince.

Dukenoun

In England, one of the highest order of nobility after princes and princesses of the royal blood and the four archbishops of England and Ireland.

Dukenoun

In some European countries, a sovereign prince, without the title of king.

Dukenoun

The fists; as, put up your dukes.

Dukeverb

To play the duke.

Dukeverb

To beat with the fists.

Dukenoun

a British peer of the highest rank

Dukenoun

a nobleman (in various countries) of high rank

Duke

Duke is a male title either of a monarch ruling over a duchy, or of a member of royalty, or nobility. As rulers, dukes are ranked below emperors, kings, and grand dukes.