dean
Meanings
Plural: deans
Noun
- an administrator in charge of a division of a university or college
- United States film actor whose moody rebellious roles made him a cult figure (1931-1955)
- a man who is the senior member of a group
- "he is the dean of foreign correspondents"
- (Roman Catholic Church) the head of the College of Cardinals
- A senior official in a college or university, who may be in charge of a division or faculty (for example, the dean of science) or have some other advisory or disciplinary function (for example, the dean of students).
- A dignitary or presiding officer in certain church bodies, especially an ecclesiastical dignitary, subordinate to a bishop, in charge of a chapter of canons.
- The senior member of some group of people.
- A hill.
- Alternative form of dene.
Verb
- To serve as a dean.
- To send (a student) to see the dean of a college or university.
Origin / Etymology
From Middle English den, deen (“dean”), from Anglo-Norman deen and continental Old French deien (modern French doyen), from Latin decānus. Doublet of doyen.
Scrabble Score: 5
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Words With Friends Score: 6
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