dogan

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It's a recognised English word, but it isn't in the official NASPA Scrabble word list.

Scrabble points
7
Words With Friends
9
Letters
5

Definition of dogan

2 senses · 1 part of speech · etymology included

noun

  1. (Canada, offensive)A Roman Catholic, especially one of Irish origin.
    “I turned, expecting to see some skirted, leering priest with a crucifix in his hands summoning us into his dogan den.”
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noun

  1. (Canada, offensive)A Roman Catholic, especially one of Irish origin.
    “I turned, expecting to see some skirted, leering priest with a crucifix in his hands summoning us into his dogan den.”
  2. (alt-of)Alternative letter-case form of dogan.

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Etymology

First used in the 19th century, exact origin uncertain. Possibly from Dugan.

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