Dan
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1Dan

noun \ˈdan\

Definition of DAN

: a son of Jacob and the traditional eponymous ancestor of one of the tribes of Israel

Origin of DAN

Hebrew Dān
First Known Use: before 12th century

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2Dan

noun \ˈdan\

Definition of DAN

archaic
: master, sir

Origin of DAN

Middle English, title of members of religious orders, from Anglo-French, from Latin dominus master
First Known Use: 13th century

3Dan

abbreviation

Definition of DAN

1
Daniel
2
Danish

Dan

geographical name \ˈdan\

Definition of DAN

1
river 180 miles (290 kilometers) S Virginia & N North Carolina flowing E into Roanoke River
2
village at N extremity of ancient Palestine

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