Dean
English
/diːn/
proper noun
Definitions
- A title afforded to a dean.
- from “valley”.
- or derived from the title.
- Any of various villages and hamlets in England.
Etymology
Derived from Latin decanum derived from δεκανός inherited from Middle English dene (valley) inherited from Old English denu derived from Hebrew (modern) דין (law, judge, judgment) derived from Arabic دين (way of life, creed).
Origin
Arabic
دين
Gloss
way of life, creed