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/djuːk//duːk/The word "duke" originates from the Old High German title "duhom" or "duchom," which was derived from the Proto-Germanic term "*thudiz," meaning "leader" or "warlord." The title was initially used by the rulers of Swabia, a region in southwestern Germany, and later spread to other parts of Europe. In the Middle Ages, the title "duke" was granted to noble rulers who were vassals of kings and queens. Over time, the term evolved to refer to a high-ranking nobleman who ruled over a duchy, a region or territory. Today, the title "duke" is still used in some European monarchies, such as the United Kingdom, where it is a high-ranking royal title.
a nobleman of the highest rank
một nhà quý tộc có cấp bậc cao nhất
Công tước xứ Edinburgh
(in some parts of Europe, especially in the past) a male ruler of a small independent state
(ở một số vùng của Châu Âu, đặc biệt là trong quá khứ) một người đàn ông cai trị một quốc gia độc lập nhỏ
