Il Duce

English

/iːl ˈduːtʃeɪ/, /il ˈdutʃeɪ/

proper noun
Definitions
  • (historical) The title which Italian dictator assumed during his rule (1922—1945).

Etymology

Borrowed from Italian il Duce, Duce (Leader) derived from Latin dux (leader, duke, ruler) derived from Proto-Indo-European *dewk- (pull, lead, draw, tug).

Origin

Proto-Indo-European

*dewk-

Gloss

pull, lead, draw, tug

Concept
Semantic Field

Basic actions and technology

Ontological Category

Action/Process

Kanji

鉛

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