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dominie

Pronunciation: /ˈdɒmɪni/
Definition of dominie

noun (plural dominies)

  • 1Scottish a schoolmaster.
  • 2chiefly US a pastor or clergyman.

Origin:

late 17th century: alteration of Latin domine! (vocative) 'master!, sir!', from dominus 'lord' (formerly used as a polite form of address to a clergyman or member of one of the professions)

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Definition of dominie in the US English dictionary
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