dean
The origin and history of dean.
Etymology
From Anglo-Norman deen, ultimately from Latin decanus (originally "head of ten"), a doublet of the word doyen.
The origin and history of dean.
From Anglo-Norman deen, ultimately from Latin decanus (originally "head of ten"), a doublet of the word doyen.
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