domme en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /dɒm/ (Received-Pronunciation)
- (Southern-England) audio
- /dɔm/ (General-American)
- /dɑm/ (General-American)
- (Australia) audio
- /dɔm/ (Australia)
Etymology
Pseudo-Gallicism, derived from dom + French -e (feminine suffix). The correct word in French is dominatrice.
Meanings
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A female dominant in a sadomasochistic relationship.
Something dommes know is that fear can be controlled — and even used to your advantage.
2006, Emily Dubberley, Whip Your Life into Shape, Kansas City, Missouri: Andrews McMeel Publishing, →ISBN, page 94:Leather and rubber fetish has always been popular but there’s a massive need for dommes who specialise in foot and shoe worship; there are just not enough of us to go around.
2011, Rebecca, “Rebecca”, in Julian Davies, Hookers: Candid Confessions of Real Call Girls, Milo Books, page 179:No amount of fetish wear or powerful looking garments can make a domme out of a woman who hasn't worked on her power and grace within.
2005, Midori, Wild Side Sex: The Book of Kink, Los Angeles: Daedalus Publishing, published 2013, →ISBN, page 95:
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| dommes | Number=Plur | lexicographic | |
| Domme | alternative | lexicographic |
Deriveds
hyperdomme · findomme · hypnodomme · lezdomme