don

🇺🇸 /dɑːn/ 🇬🇧 /dɒn/
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noun
R

A teacher at a university, especially at Oxford or Cambridge.

He was a respected don at the university.

R

A Spanish title for a man of high social rank.

The don was known for his chivalry and honor.

R

The leader of a criminal group, like the Mafia.

The police were trying to locate the don of the crime family.

verb
R

To put on clothes or accessories quickly.

He donned his hat and coat before going out in the cold.

translation

n. A teacher at a university, especially at Oxford or Cambridge.; A Spanish title for a man of high social rank.; The leader of a criminal group, like the Mafia.
v. To put on clothes or accessories quickly.

Word Forms

3rd Present dons
Progressive donning
Past donned
Plural dons
Perfect donned