Meaning of the word don in English
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don
US /dɑːn/
UK /dɑːn/
Verb
1.
put on (an item of clothing)
Example:
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He stopped to don his coat.
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The knight prepared to don his armor.
Noun
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2.
a Spanish title of respect, especially for a man
Example:
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Don Quixote is a famous character in literature.
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The old man was addressed as Don Ricardo.
3.
the head of a Mafia family
Example:
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The crime boss was known as the Don.
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He was the undisputed Don of the city's underworld.
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