Sir; Mr; Signior; -- a title in Spain, formerly given to noblemen and gentlemen only, but now common to all classes.

Sir (if capitalized) Mr.

A Spanish nobleman or gentleman or a person of importance, used with the man's first name as in Don Fernando (Spanish, from Latin dominus master [1523])

In local usage, an inherited Portuguese title, equating to knighthood in the British Imperial system (both hereditary and appointed). Early Portuguese administrators used the title 'Dom' to refer to Sri Lankans of noble descent, granted Sri Lankans the title as a courtesy when they were appointed to local administrative positions and also allowed Sri Lankans to purchase hereditary use of the title. Under the Dutch and British, this was commonly replaced by 'Don'

A grand personage, or one making pretension to consequence; especially, the head of a college, or one of the fellows at the English universities.

A rather old fashioned word for the Fellows of the Colleges. Hence, ‘donnish', meaning academic, probably in a derogatory sense

Oxbridge term for a professor or a lecturer of Fellow.

teacher at a university of college (especially at Cambridge or Oxford)

Director of Nursing. A DON oversees all nursing staff in a nursing home, and is responsible for formulating nursing policies and monitoring the quality of care delivered, as well as the facility's compliance with federal and state regulations pertaining to nursing care.

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Director of Nursing. The director of nursing is a registered nurse who oversees the nursing department, including nursing supervisors, licensed practical nurses, CNAs, and orderlies. The director of nursing writes and executes procedures and policies for nursing practice. Consultations with families, physicians, committees, and community groups are also important aspects of the job. The director of nursing is responsible for the overall medical quality and safety of patient care.

Director of Nursing. No, not the Godfather type of DON - A DON oversees all nursing staff in a nursing home, and is responsible for formulating nursing policies and monitoring the quality of care delivered, as well as the facilities compliance with government regulations relating to nursing care.

To put on; to dress in; to invest one's self with.

put clothing on one's body; "What should I wear today?"; "He put on his best suit for the wedding"; "The princess donned a long blue dress"; "The queen assumed the stately robes"; "He got into his jeans"

To put on an article of clothing.