Index of English words, starting with "do"

(1) - Donation (n.) The act or contract by which a person voluntarily transfers the title to a thing of which be is the owner, from himself to another, without any consideration, as a free gift.
(2) - Donation (n.) That which is given as a present; that which is transferred to another gratuitously; a gift.
(3) - Donation (n.) The act of giving or bestowing; a grant.

(1) - Donative (a.) Vested or vesting by donation; as, a donative advowson.
(2) - Donative (n.) A benefice conferred on a person by the founder or patron, without either presentation or institution by the ordinary, or induction by his orders. See the Note under Benefice, n., 3.
(3) - Donative (n.) A gift; a largess; a gratuity; a present.

(1) - Donator (n.) One who makes a gift; a donor; a giver.

(1) - Donee (n.) Anciently, one to whom lands were given; in later use, one to whom lands and tenements are given in tail; in modern use, one on whom a power is conferred for execution; -- sometimes called the appointor.
(2) - Donee (n.) The person to whom a gift or donation is made.

(1) - Donjon (n.) The chief tower, also called the keep; a massive tower in ancient castles, forming the strongest part of the fortifications. See Illust. of Castle.