A teacher, schoolmaster, or clergyman, especially in historical or archaic contexts; sometimes used as a title of respect.
From Latin 'dominus' (master, lord), popularized in English by the Dutch 'dominee' (clergyman). It was particularly common in colonial America and the Dutch Caribbean.
The word 'domine' survived longest in places like the Dutch Caribbean and colonial America, where it was used respectfully for educated men—it's another example of how colonial languages created unique vocabulary in remote outposts!
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