noun
doyen
Doyen (noun) means a commander in charge of ten men.
noun
1
A commander in charge of ten men.
2
The senior, or eldest male member of a group.
3
A leading light, or exemplar of a particular practice or movement.
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Etymology
Borrowed from French doyen, from Late Latin decānus, from Latin decem. Compare the doublet dean.
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What is the meaning of doyen?
"doyen" (noun) means a commander in charge of ten men.
What are the different meanings of doyen?
"doyen" has 3 main meanings: 1. A commander in charge of ten men; 2. The senior, or eldest male member of a group; 3. A leading light, or exemplar of a particular practice or movement.