Don Definition

Don
noun

1. A Spanish form of address similar to Mr, which is used to indicate respect. See also Doña.

Etymology: 16c: Spanish, from Latin dominus lord.

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don¹
noun

1. A university lecturer, especially at Oxford or Cambridge.
(Austral & NZ)
2. colloq
An expert.

Derivative: donnish
adj

Etymology: 17c: etymology as for Don.

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don²
verb

donned, donning
1. To put on (clothing).

Etymology: 17c: do 1 + on.