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noun
- 1. (in the UK) the title given to a woman equivalent to the rank of knight: "Dame Vera Lynn"
- 2. an elderly or mature woman: archaic, humorous "a matronly dame presided at the table"
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The meaning of DAME is a woman of rank, station, or authority. How to use dame in a sentence.
DAME definition: 1. a woman 2. the funny character of an older woman, usually played by a man, in a pantomime (= a…. Learn more.
Dame definition: the official title of a female member of the Order of the British Empire, equivalent to that of a knight.. See examples of DAME used in a sentence.
noun. 1. (formerly) a woman of rank or dignity; lady. 2. a nun who has taken the vows of her order, esp a Benedictine. 3. archaic, mainly British. a matronly or elderly woman. 4. slang, mainly US and Canadian. a woman. 5. Also called: pantomime dame British. the role of a comic old woman in a pantomime, usually played by a man.
Define dame. dame synonyms, dame pronunciation, dame translation, English dictionary definition of dame. n. 1. Used formerly as a courtesy title for a woman in authority or a mistress of a household. 2. a. A married woman; a matron. b. An elderly woman.
Definition of dame noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
Definitions of 'dame'. 1. A dame is a woman. This use could cause offense. [US, informal, old-fashioned] [...] 2. Dame is a title given to a woman as a special honor because of important service or work that she has done. [British] [...] More.
