dan
a degree of expertise in karate, judo, tae kwon do, etc., usually signified by the wearing of a cloth belt of a particular color; level: a sixth-degree dan.
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Other definitions for Dan (2 of 4)
a son of Jacob and Bilhah. Genesis 30:6.
one of the 12 tribes of Israel, traditionally descended from him.
the northernmost city of ancient Palestine.
a male given name, form of Daniel.
Other definitions for Dan (3 of 4)
a title of honor equivalent to master or sir:Dan Chaucer.
Origin of Dan
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Bible. Daniel (def. 1b).
Danish (def. 2). : Also Dan
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How to use dan in a sentence
My younger kid, dan, was a bit of a hellion, who, classically, Resisted Authority.
One thing that excites dan is how local and shopping are becoming more and more important in search.
Video: Dan Toplitt, SVP, Head of US SEO at Reprise Digital, on enterprise SEO | Barry Schwartz | March 22, 2021 | Search Engine LandWe worked together seamlessly on the same staff in 2018 and because of dan’s familiarity with our system, I expect a smooth transition as we continue to develop the talent on our roster and take the next steps as a program.
Maryland football hires Dan Enos as offensive coordinator | Emily Giambalvo | January 11, 2021 | Washington PostBecause that’s the formula — he’s everything dan is looking for.
The NFL has tried to address its minority hiring problem. Will this year be different? | Adam Kilgore | December 17, 2020 | Washington PostPam called the police while dan looked up their family’s credit card statements online to see where Aaron could be.
For months, he helped his son keep suicidal thoughts at bay. Then came the pandemic. | William Wan | November 23, 2020 | Washington Post
Its first sale was a dan Colen work, which sold for “something like $120,000 or $150,000.”
William, Kate, and Jay Z’s Favorite Art Star: Alexander Gilkes' World of Rock Stars and Royalty | Tim Teeman | December 10, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTThe real power lies in a handful of men like dan Loeb, who personally put up a million dollars to take over the Senate.
Hunger Games Comes to New York State’s Public Schools | Zephyr Teachout | November 26, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTIn his first term, dan Malloy enacted a hugely ambitious progressive agenda.
Connecticut Governor Dan Malloy to Democrats: Grow a Pair | David Freedlander | November 19, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTBut perhaps a better name for this crowd would be “the dan Malloy wing of the Democratic Party.”
Dan Malloy Is Progressives’ Dream Governor. So Why Isn’t He Winning? | David Freedlander | October 30, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTThere was that Twitter rant by dan Haseltine, lead singer of Jars of Clay, supporting gay marriage.
Is the Christian Music Industry Softening on Gays? | Matthew Paul Turner | October 19, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTLawrence and dan were passing a newspaper office, before which a large crowd had gathered, reading the war bulletins.
The Courier of the Ozarks | Byron A. DunnLawrence and dan were told of the danger that threatened Fulton, and they determined to accompany Guitar in his expedition.
The Courier of the Ozarks | Byron A. DunnIt was not until they were on the ferryboat crossing the river that Harry was aware that Lawrence and dan were of the number.
The Courier of the Ozarks | Byron A. Dunndan inserted the primer, pulled the lanyard and sent the contents of the gun into the ranks of the enemy.
The Courier of the Ozarks | Byron A. DunnThere was no need of Lawrence signaling dan to come on, for the squad were urging their horses to the limit.
The Courier of the Ozarks | Byron A. Dunn
British Dictionary definitions for dan (1 of 5)
/ (dæn) /
a small buoy used as a marker at sea: Also called: dan buoy
Origin of dan
1British Dictionary definitions for dan (2 of 5)
/ (dæn) /
any one of the 10 black-belt grades of proficiency
a competitor entitled to dan grading
Origin of dan
2- Compare kyu
British Dictionary definitions for Dan (3 of 5)
/ (dæn) /
an archaic title of honour, equivalent to Master or Sir: Dan Chaucer
British Dictionary definitions for Dan (4 of 5)
/ (dæn) /
the fourth son of Jacob (Genesis 30:1–6)
the tribe descended from him
a city in the northern territory of Canaan
British Dictionary definitions for Dan. (5 of 5)
Bible Daniel
Danish
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