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domme

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\ ˈdäm How to pronounce domme (audio) , ¦dä-¦mā \
plural dommes

Definition of domme

: a female dominant (see dominant entry 2 sense 6) : dominatrix "In general, we're all safety nuts," said John Warren, a founder of the Boston Dungeon Society who has written a number of books on BDSM. "The problem with pro dommes, is there's no restrictions. All you need is enough money to buy an ad."— Jessica Heslam, The Boston Herald, 16 Aug. 2000

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First Known Use of domme

1999, in the meaning defined above

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“Domme.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/domme. Accessed 26 Jun. 2022.

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