dominie
Chiefly Scot. a schoolmaster.
a pastor in the Dutch Reformed Church.
Chiefly Hudson Valley. a pastor or minister.
Origin of dominie
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How to use dominie in a sentence
With the dear dominie's note promising to be an usher came an antique silver casket filled with white heather.
Penelope's Experiences in Scotland | Kate Douglas WigginThis story, too, seems to reflect against the dominie's views on cleanliness.
Auld Licht Idylls | J. M. BarrieSo far as is known this was the only occasion on which the dominie ever lifted his hat to the minister.
Auld Licht Idylls | J. M. BarrieThe other judges demurred, but the dominie remained firm and won the day.
Auld Licht Idylls | J. M. BarrieThe dominie looked up to see a tall, slender, curly-haired youth with eyes as dear and bright as stars.
Dominie Dean | Ellis Parker Butler
British Dictionary definitions for dominie
/ (ˈdɒmɪnɪ) /
a Scot word for schoolmaster
a minister or clergyman: also used as a term of address
Origin of dominie
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