drake

noun

: a male duck

Examples of drake in a Sentence

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The other is a certain winged drake spotted zooming through the skies above the Hightower army. Nick Romano, EW.com, 5 Aug. 2024 All who dared tame him became the drake's next meal. Nick Romano, EW.com, 15 July 2024 The drake’s bill is red and white, and its feet are yellow. Phil Bourjaily, Field & Stream, 15 Feb. 2024 The drake has a faint whistle and can quack quietly. Phil Bourjaily, Field & Stream, 15 Feb. 2024 See all Example Sentences for drake 

Word History

Etymology

Middle English; akin to Old High German antrahho drake

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of drake was in the 14th century

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Cite this Entry

“Drake.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/drake. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.

Kids Definition

drake

noun
: a male duck

Biographical Definition

Drake

biographical name

Sir Francis 1540(or 1543)–1596 English navigator and buccaneer

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