Definition of "Dike"

Dike¹

/daɪk/

proper noun
1. A topographic surname from Middle English for someone living near a dike.

Dike²

/ˈdike/

proper noun
1. (Greek mythology) The goddess/personification of justice, order and judgement and one of the Horae. She is a daughter of Zeus and Themis, and her sisters are Eirene and Eunomia. Her Roman counterpart is Justitia.
2. (astronomy) 99 Dike, a main belt asteroid.
3. (poetic) justice, order and judgement.