noun
- plural of duke; noblemen ranking below princes and above marquesses
- fists or hands
Usage: slang
Examples
- The dukes gathered at the royal court for the ceremony.
- Several dukes owned vast estates throughout the countryside.
- The young duke inherited his father’s title and lands.
- Put up your dukes and fight like a man!
- He raised his dukes, ready to defend himself.
- The boxer kept his dukes up during the match.