• Dan

    Pronunciation

    • UK IPA: /dæn/

    Origin 1

    From Korean 段

    Full definition of dan

    Noun

    dan

    (plural dans)
    1. A rank of black belt in martial arts
    2. Someone who has achieved a level of black belt

    Origin 2

    Uncertain.

    Noun

    dan

    (plural dans)
    1. (mining) A small truck or sledge used in coal mines.

    Origin 3

    Old English

    Noun

    dan

    1. (obsolete) A title of honour equivalent to "master" or "sir".
      • SpenserOld Dan Geoffry, in gently spright
        The pure wellhead of poetry did dwell.
      • ThomsonWhat time Dan Abraham left the Chaldee land.
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