dogan en · NOUN
Etymology
First used in the 19th century, exact origin uncertain. Possibly from Dugan.
Meanings
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(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.
2006, Terrence Rundle West, Run of the Town, →ISBN, page 45:
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| dogans | Number=Plur | lexicographic | |
| Dogan | alternative | lexicographic | |
| dogun | alternative | lexicographic |