by allanbz on February 2nd, 2005
It is a title in Spain (Don/Dona) and Italy (Don/Donna) descending from Latin "dominus," master, lord. It is thus cognate with French/British/Portuguese Dom/Dame and British Dan (judge).
Back to the entertainment aspect. Interestingly, you'll note Puzo's _Godfather_ can be broken up as God-father. Dominus is the Latin translation for Hebrew Adonai and Greek Kurie, a title of the Lord God. In the book and movie, Don Corleone's titles of Don and Godfather allude to the awe and respect in which he is held, the mastery to which he aspires, and the hubris which he cannot shake.
by socrateswasfat on January 17th, 2008
It means a superior man. a man capable of having 7 sons.
by Andy Ninja Is Wicked Back To Work on June 29th, 2004
Don is a title of respect prefixed to a man's Christian name. For example, if a mafia boss was named Joe Ravioli he would be Don Ravioli.
by scotty on December 7th, 2009
before the mafia there was a even greater criminal organisation called the catholic church,don is a referance to priests, who where even greater thieves than the mafia,thats where it comes from
by deuce4life on October 8th, 2004
It comes from the European origins of the Mafia. The term "don" is used in both Italian and Spanish cultures as the definition of "Sir". Although historically this represented someone of knighthood, it gradually evolved into someone of high importance and respect.
by fdvent on December 7th, 2009
In the Mafia the term Don is meant as a title of respect. The Mafia was originally an "honored society" and to be called Don meant you were a man of honor.
by Counselor on April 2nd, 2008
Because you don mess with them!
by Tallyman on April 2nd, 2008
They don't like to be called Donald.
by anonymous on April 2nd, 2008
12 sons and 3 daughters.
by Warriar on March 9th, 2009
The word Don means
1. Mr.; Sir: a Spanish title prefixed to a man's given name.
2. (in Spanish-speaking countries) a lord or gentleman.
3. a person of great importance.
(Society quickly realised they better show respect to a man with a team of guns, instead to getting shot !)
by Akildon on January 17th, 2008
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don is a name which is full of great mafia flavour.
its also a nice name to hear.
Thx.......
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