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- Dictionarydame/deɪm/
noun
- 1. (in the UK) the title given to a woman with the rank of Knight Commander or holder of the Grand Cross in the Orders of Chivalry: "Dame Vera Lynn"
- 2. an elderly or mature woman: archaic, humorous "a matronly dame presided at the table"
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Learn the origin, usage, and synonyms of the word dame, which can mean a woman of rank, station, or authority, or an elderly woman. See examples of dame in sentences and phrases from various sources.
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Dame is a noun that can refer to a woman of rank or authority, a nun, a matron, or a slang term. It can also be a title for a female member of the Order of the British Empire or the wife of a knight or baronet.
Dame is a noun that can mean a woman of rank, authority, or dignity, or a slang term for a woman. It can also be a title for a woman who has received an order of chivalry in Britain, or a role of a comic old woman in a pantomime.
Definition of dame noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
Learn the meaning and usage of the word "dame" in British and American English. Find out the different contexts, such as honorary title, legal status, and informal slang, where "dame" can be used.
