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noun

Say it like: Don-s

The correct spelling is dons. A title formerly borne by member of the high nobility of Portugal and Brazil For example: "To don one's clothes."

Usage Examples

To don one's clothes.

Meanings

noun

  1. 1.A title formerly borne by member of the high nobility of Portugal and Brazil
  2. 2.A university professor, particularly one at Oxford or Cambridge.
  3. 3.An employee of a university residence who lives among the student residents.
  4. 4.A mafia boss.
  5. 5.Any man, bloke, dude.

verb

  1. 1.(clothing) To put on, to dress in.

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