duke vs earl

duke

noun
  • The male ruler of a duchy (female equivalent: duchess). 

  • A fist. 

  • A grand duke. 

  • The sovereign of a small state. 

  • A high title of nobility; the male holder of a dukedom. 

  • Any of various nymphalid butterflies of the Asian genera Bassarona and Dophla. 

verb
  • To hit or beat with the fists. 

  • To give cash to; to give a tip to. 

earl

noun
  • A British or Irish nobleman next in rank above a viscount and below a marquess; equivalent to a European count. A female using the style is termed a countess. 

  • Any of various nymphalid butterflies of the genus Tanaecia. Other butterflies in this genus are called counts and viscounts. 

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