Sir vs Duke - What's the difference?
sir | duke |
A man of a higher rank or position.
An address to a military superior of either sex.
An address to any male, especially if his name or proper address is unknown.
(colloquial) yes or no.
To address (someone) using "sir".
The male ruler of a duchy (compare duchess ).
A high title of nobility; the male holder of a dukedom.
A grand duke.
(slang, usually in plural) A fist.
To hit or beat with the fists.
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As a noun sir
is garlic (plant).As a verb duke is
to plunge, dive.sir
English
Noun
- Yes sir .
- Excuse me, sir , could you tell me where the nearest bookstore is?
Derived terms
* sirrah * sirree * sireeVerb
(sirr)- "Right this way, sir." — "You don't have to sir me."
- He sirred me! Do I really look that masculine just because I'm wearing a tie?
Coordinate terms
* ma'am, mamSee also
* lord * dame * mister * madamExternal links
* *Anagrams
* * * ----duke
English
(wikipedia duke)Noun
(en noun)- Put up your dukes !
- This is thought to be derived from where Duke(s) of York = Fork. Fork is itself cockney slang for hand, and thus fist.