Meaning

1 senses
  1. (historical)Master; sir; a title of respect formerly applied to a knight or clergyman, and sometimes to the lord of a manor, castle or an academic master

More definitions
  • a clergyman; especially a settled minister or parson

Origin

Borrowed from Latin dominus (“master”). Doublet of dan, dom, domine, dominie, and don.

Borrowed from Latin dominus (“master”). Doublet of dan, dom, domine, dominie, and don.

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Forms

plural: domini
Singulardominus
Pluraldomini

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Synonyms

3 synonyms
Close in meaning

Word family

3 related words

See also

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