DOM.
Traditional title of the men religious of the Benedictine and Cistercian orders. An abbreviation of Dominus (Lord), it originally applied to the Pope, bishops, and finally to monks. In Italy "Don" is used for all clerics except mendicant friars and clerks regular. The form "Dan" was used in medieval English, and "Monsieur" has been customary in France. (Etym. Latin dominus, master.)
Tho' its use has declined, the Traditional Benedictine Houses, Fontgombault (in French), Le Barroux, Benedictines of Norcia, Benedictines of Silverstream Priory, Benedictines of Clear Creek, and others still use it.
'Don' was also commonly used in Spain.
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