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does
1[ dohz ]
/ doʊz /
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noun
a plural of doe.
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British Dictionary definitions for does (1 of 2)
does1
/ (dʌz) /
verb
(used with a singular noun or the pronouns he, she, or it) a form of the present tense (indicative mood) of do 1
British Dictionary definitions for does (2 of 2)
does2
/ (dʊəs) /
noun
Southern African taboo, slang a foolish or despicable person
Word Origin for does
Afrikaans
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