"Duk-Duk" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Forms: Duk-Duks [plural]
Etymology: Origin unclear, but believed to derive from the Tolai Douk (“cruel”). Possibly related to dekdek (“strong”). Etymology templates: {{der|en|ksd|Douk||cruel}} Tolai Douk (“cruel”) Head templates: {{en-noun}} Duk-Duk (plural Duk-Duks)
  1. (historical) A member of a masked secret society of the Tolai, carrying out local extortion and terrorism and dressing in leaves. Wikipedia link: Duk-Duk Tags: historical Related terms: douk-douk
    Sense id: en-Duk-Duk-en-noun-Yh26MQDL Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries

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