1. Plural of domine; schoolmasters or teachers, especially in historical or formal contexts.
Usage: archaic; chiefly historical
2. In some religious contexts, a form of address for clergy or learned men.
Usage: archaic; religious

Examples

• The domines of the old academy were known for their strict discipline.
• In colonial times, domines served as both teachers and moral guides in their communities.
• The domines gathered in the schoolhouse to discuss curriculum matters.
• Historical records mention several domines who taught Latin and Greek.
• The domines wore formal robes as a sign of their scholarly authority.