don's

Puts on clothing

Don's is the possessive form of don, referring to something belonging to or associated with a don.

In British university contexts, particularly Oxford and Cambridge, it indicates something pertaining to a senior academic: The don's office hours were posted on the door.

It can also be the contraction of "don does," though this usage is rare.

In informal contexts referring to mafia bosses, don's might describe something belonging to the crime family leader.

mafia

godfather

Male baptismal guardian

  • bossWorkplace superior
  • capoString-shortening clamp device
  • familyRelated people together

Corleone · respect · consigliere · outfit · crime · syndicate · territory · loyalty · omerta · tribute

academic

gown

Long formal garment

  • robeLong loose outer garment
  • collegeHigher education institution
  • OxfordHistoric English university town

Cambridge · fellow · professor · tutor · university · cap · mortarboard · scholar · regalia · high table

spanish

title

Formal honorific or name

aristocrat · nobleman · courtesy · respect · Quixote · Juan · address · formal · hidalgo · dignity

Opposites
putting on vs removing attire

don'sdoffs

Takes off formally

removes · takes off · sheds · strips off · peels off

academic/authority status

don'sstudent's

Belonging to a learner

fresher's · pupil's · novice's · apprentice's · trainee's

Phrases
Family

don, dons, donned, donning

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G