First Known Use: 14th century
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drake
noun \ˈdrāk\
: a male duck
Full Definition of DRAKE
: a male duck
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Origin of DRAKE
Middle English; akin to Old High German antrahho drake
Drake
biographical name \ˈdrāk\
Definition of DRAKE
Sir Francis 1540(or 1543)–1596 Eng. navigator & buccaneer
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drake
noun \ˈdrāk\
Definition of DRAKE for Kids
: a male duck
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