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donald

/ˈdɑn.əld/

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What does donald mean?

noun

  1. (slang) Abbreviation of Donald Trump (“a dump, an act of defecation”).

proper noun

  1. A male given name from Scottish Gaelic.
  2. A surname.
More meanings (4)

proper noun

  1. An unincorporated community in Long County, Georgia, United States.
  2. An unincorporated community in the town of Pershing, Taylor County, Wisconsin, United States.
  3. A community regarded as a ghost town west of Golden, British Columbia, Canada.
  4. A town in the Shire of Buloke, western Victoria, Australia.

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IPA pronunciation

/ˈdɑn.əld/

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"I'll no bide till Saturday, But I'll awa' tile morn, An' follow Donald Hielandman, An' carry his poother-horn."
James NasmythJames Nasmyth, Engineer: An AutobiographyProject Gutenberg ebook #476
Nora had found a footstool, and Donald was astride the tiger's head which ornamented the rug made of the animal's skin.
Frances Hodgson BurnettA Little Princess Being the whole story of Sara Crewe now told for the first timeProject Gutenberg ebook #146
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Any serious organic gardener should confront Donald Hopkins' thoughtful critique of Albert Howard's belief system.
Steve SolomonOrganic Gardener's CompostingProject Gutenberg ebook #4342
The cloud lifted from Henchard’s brow, and as Donald finished the corn-merchant turned to him, regarding his breast rather than his face.
Thomas HardyThe Mayor of CasterbridgeProject Gutenberg ebook #143
The schoolmaster was one Donald Frazer, a good teacher, but a severe disciplinarian.
Samuel SmilesIndustrial Biography: Iron Workers and Tool MakersProject Gutenberg ebook #404