Definitions
from The Century Dictionary.
- noun A lady: the Spanish equivalent of donna, especially as a conventional title of respect.
from the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English.
- noun Lady; mistress; madam; -- a title of respect used in Spain, prefixed to the Christian name of a lady.
from WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.
- noun a Spanish courtesy title or form of address for a woman
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Examples
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New Mexico (D): Republicans are growing increasingly confident in Dona Ana District Attorney Susana Martinez's (R) chances in the Land of Enchantment, releasing internal numbers earlier this week showing her with a double-digit edge over Lt. Gov.
Change is the name of the game in governors races Chris Cillizza 2010
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If you want expensive Italian food delivered, Mia Dona is now delivering throughout Midtown [Strong Buzz]
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When they began singing later, Ginny led them in "Dona, Dona" as well as their other standards.
MORE FROM GINNY BATES: ALLIE Maggie Jochild 2007
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William’s wife, Empress Augusta, whom he called Dona, remained in Berlin.
Castles of Steel Massie, Robert K., 1929- 2003
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"I never heard my lady Dulcinea called Dona," observed Sancho here; "nothing more than the lady Dulcinea del Toboso; so here already the history is wrong."
Don Quixote 2002
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"I never heard my lady Dulcinea called Dona," observed Sancho here;
Don Quixote Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra 1581
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"I never heard my lady Dulcinea called Dona," observed Sancho here;
The History of Don Quixote, Volume 2, Complete Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra 1581
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"I never heard my lady Dulcinea called Dona," observed Sancho here;
The History of Don Quixote, Volume 2, Part 19 Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra 1581
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"Dona, " he said as he reached the staircase door, -isn't that the title of a married woman?
Sharpe's Battle Cornwell, Bernard 1995
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That's William II in civilian clothes with his wife, the Empress Augusta, who was called "Dona".
Dreadnought: Britain, Germany, and the Coming of the Great War 1992
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