Crossword clues for dominee
The Collaborative International Dictionary
domine \dom"i*ne\, dominee \dominee\, n. [See Dominie.]
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A name given to a pastor of the Reformed Church. The word is also applied locally in the United States, in colloquial speech, to any clergyman.
Syn: dominus, dominie.
[From Sp. domine a schoolmaster.] (Zo["o]l.) A West Indian fish ( Epinula magistralis), of the family Trichiurid[ae]. It is a long-bodied, voracious fish.
WordNet
Usage examples of "dominee".
He heard the Dominee sigh internally, since he was aware of this display of unease.
But Dominee de Klerk was in too much of a state of shock, himself, to notice the slip.
It was to be a splendid affair, with the burgemeester and the dominee and various colleagues of the doctor coming, as well as a great many young people.
The sermon was long, but the dominee, an enormous white-haired man with a compelling voice, fascinated her.
She had barely taken two sips when the door opened again, and the dominee came in, followed by several other people who apparently were on terms of good friendship with Friso.
She was passed from one to other little group until she fetched up by the dominee, who asked a great many questions in quite perfect and beautifully spoken English, and only interrupted himself when the lantern clock on the wall beside him struck the hour in a delicate faraway fashion.
The burgemeester and the dominee arrived within a few minutes of each other, and in turn, engaged her in conversation.
Chi chester the previous year, and the dominee discussed the art of making jam, of all things.
Als hij een rabbi of een dominee was geweest, zei hij tegen zichzelf, zou hij als man in alle opzichten van haar hebben gehouden en God voor elke dag hebben bedankt.