# dons

Pronunciation: US say "DAHNZ" /dɑnz/; UK say "DONZ" /dɒnz/

## Verb

1. Third-person singular simple present of don. — third-person singular simple present indicative of don
   - Simple: The form of don used in the present with he, she, it, or a singular noun such as the dog or water.
   - _The surgeon dons a fresh gown and gloves before each operation._
   - _When the weather turns cold, he dons a heavy wool coat for the walk to work._

## Noun

2. Plural of don. — plural of don
   - Simple: Plural of don. Use it when there is more than one don.
   - _Several Cambridge dons signed a letter opposing the new admissions rules._
   - _In old gangster movies, rival mafia dons carve up the city between them._
3. Plural of dom, the title borne by Portuguese and Brazilian nobility. — plural of dom (title of Portuguese and Brazilian nobility)
   - Simple: Plural of dom, a title for nobles in Portugal and Brazil.
   - _The Portuguese dons who owned the vineyards rarely visited them._
   - _At the imperial court in Brazil, the dons took their places according to rank._

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