duks
“duks” is a Danish word. Its 3 meanings in English:
noun
- student in a class who, for a period of time, has practical tasks in connection with teaching, e.g. tidying up and wiping the blackboard clean.
- athlete or sports team currently in first place in a tournament, group, etc.
- someone or something that is particularly outstanding and better than its competitors in a particular area.
Etymology
From Latin dux, derived from Latin ducere
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