DOYEN


Meaning of DOYEN in English

[ 'dɔɪən , 'dwα:ja~ \]

■ noun ( fem. ~ne 'dɔɪɛn , dɔɪ'ɛn , dwʌ'jɛn ) the most respected or prominent person in a particular field.

Origin

C17: via Fr. from OFr. deien (see dean 1 ).

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