Noun
The scholastic name for the theme or subject of a fugue, the answer being called the comes, or companion.
Source: Webster's dictionaryCompeting magnates, those called in charters "dux" or "princeps" (that is, leaders), may have brought the kings to power. Source: Internet
Further evidence is the entry of one Sihtric dux in three of Cnut's charters. Source: Internet
Charles, titling himself maior domus and princeps et dux Francorum, did not appoint a new king and nobody acclaimed one. Source: Internet
Instead, Godfrey himself seems to have used the more ambiguous term princeps, or simply retained his title of dux from Lower Lorraine. Source: Internet
But the shift from count (comes) to duke (dux) and from county (comitatus) to duchy (ducatus) also signalled the progressive militarization of Italy. Source: Internet
Ellesmere celebrates the success ELLESMERE College named head girl Jessica Dunlop as dux at its prize-giving last week. Source: Internet