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− | The noun '''Domme''' is a pseudo-French female variation of the term ''Dom'', which is a shortened version of the word [[dominant]]. | + | The noun '''Domme''' is a pseudo-French female variation of the term ''Dom'', which is a shortened version of the word [[dominant]]. There is confusion on its pronunciation, with most preferring a pronunciation identical to ''Dom'', by analogy to one-syllable French-derived words like femme or blonde. Some others have assumed the word is an amalgamation of the words "do me" and pronounce it accordingly, while others pronounce the final e as a second syllable, e.g. saying dom-MAY or DOM-may. |
− | + | An alternate word also used as a feminine of ''Dom'' is '''Domina''' which is directly from Latin for mistress (woman in charge). | |
− | + | Someone who likes sometimes to be a Domme and sometimes to be a [[sub]] is called a [[Switch]]. | |
− | See the gender-neutral term [[Dom]] for information on the role of | + | See the gender-neutral term [[Dom]] for information on the role of a Domme or Domina. |
==See Also== | ==See Also== |
Revision as of 07:16, 6 May 2009
The noun Domme is a pseudo-French female variation of the term Dom, which is a shortened version of the word dominant. There is confusion on its pronunciation, with most preferring a pronunciation identical to Dom, by analogy to one-syllable French-derived words like femme or blonde. Some others have assumed the word is an amalgamation of the words "do me" and pronounce it accordingly, while others pronounce the final e as a second syllable, e.g. saying dom-MAY or DOM-may.
An alternate word also used as a feminine of Dom is Domina which is directly from Latin for mistress (woman in charge).
Someone who likes sometimes to be a Domme and sometimes to be a sub is called a Switch.
See the gender-neutral term Dom for information on the role of a Domme or Domina.