don
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B2
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/dɑn/
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/dɒn/
put on
Etymology
Etymology Information
'don' originates from Old English, specifically the word 'dōn,' where 'dōn' meant 'to do or put on.'
Historical Evolution
'dōn' changed from Old English word 'dōn' and eventually became the modern English word 'don'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to do or put on,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to put on clothing.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a Spanish title of respect for a gentleman or nobleman.
Don Quixote is a famous literary character.
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Noun 2
a university teacher, especially at Oxford or Cambridge.
He was a don at Cambridge University.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35