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Durham vs Duke - What's the difference?

durham | duke |


As proper nouns the difference between durham and duke

is that durham is the name signed by alternate bishops of Durham (see Duresm) while Duke is the title of a duke.

As nouns the difference between durham and duke

is that durham is one of a breed of short-horned cattle, originating in the county of Durham, England, and noted for their beef-producing quality while duke is the male ruler of a duchy (compare duchess).

As a verb duke is

to hit or beat with the fists.