belduque

/bɛldyk/ or /bɛlˈduːk/ (French and Spanish pronunciation of ‘Belduke’, but it is actually an archaic form of ‘Beldeuke’ or ‘Belduke’, an archaic form of ‘Bele Duk’ or ‘Beldeuk’ which refers to a ‘beautiful duchess’ or ‘beautiful duke’)

Definitions

1. noun

An archaic title for a beautiful duchess or a beautiful duke, or a noble of high rank.

“In the medieval romance, she was referred to as the ‘Belduque of the land’.”

Synonyms

  • duchess
  • noble

Antonyms

  • commoner
  • peasant