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Synonyms for dean

Grammar : Noun
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Phonetic Transcription : din

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Définition of dean

Origin :
  • early 14c., from Old French deien (12c., Modern French doyen), from Late Latin decanus "head of a group of 10 monks in a monastery," from earlier secular meaning "commander of 10 soldiers" (which was extended to civil administrators in the late empire), from Greek dekanos, from deka "ten" (see ten). Replaced Old English teoðingealdor. College sense is from 1570s (in Latin from late 13c.).
  • noun leader of institution
Example sentences :
  • Tis none other that the Dean sets forth, ay, and the book that I have here.
  • Extract from : « The Armourer's Prentices » by Charlotte M. Yonge
  • He needs a clerk for his law matters, and the Dean said he would speak of me to him.
  • Extract from : « The Armourer's Prentices » by Charlotte M. Yonge
  • Until then, however, you had better come into the house with Miss Dean and me.
  • Extract from : « Grace Harlowe's Return to Overton Campus » by Jessie Graham Flower
  • She disliked the idea of meeting Evelyn in the dean's office.
  • Extract from : « Grace Harlowe's Return to Overton Campus » by Jessie Graham Flower
  • "We shall be obliged to look into the matter," declared the dean.
  • Extract from : « Grace Harlowe's Return to Overton Campus » by Jessie Graham Flower
  • Dr. Burrows asked a question now and then, but the dean chiefly took it.
  • Extract from : « The Channings » by Mrs. Henry Wood
  • The dean paused to revolve the proposition, and then shook his head negatively.
  • Extract from : « The Channings » by Mrs. Henry Wood
  • The dean gave an angry look at his servant as Alfred came into the room.
  • Extract from : « Tales And Novels, Volume 8 (of 10) » by Maria Edgeworth
  • Mr. Dean, you have never yet done me the honour to introduce me to Mrs. Falconer.
  • Extract from : « Tales And Novels, Volume 8 (of 10) » by Maria Edgeworth
  • I thank you, Mr. Dean, I must detain you a moment to speak to you on business.
  • Extract from : « Tales And Novels, Volume 8 (of 10) » by Maria Edgeworth

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