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Dom

Dom [ dom ] or dom [ dom ]


noun 
Definition:
 
1. Roman Catholic title: a title used before the name of some Roman Catholic monks, especially Benedictines

2. Portuguese title: formerly, a title used before the names of some members of the aristocracy and royalty in Portugal and Brazil

[Late 17th century. Shortening of Latin dominus "lord"]
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