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dame

[ deym ]

noun

  1. (initial capital letter) (in Britain)
    1. the official title of a female member of the Order of the British Empire, equivalent to that of a knight.
    2. the official title of the wife of a knight or baronet.
  2. (formerly) a form of address to any woman of rank or authority.
  3. a matronly woman of advanced age; matron.
  4. Slang: Sometimes Offensive. a term used to refer to a woman:

    Some dame cut me off and almost caused an accident.

  5. Ecclesiastical. a title of a nun in certain orders.
  6. a mistress of a dame-school.
  7. Archaic. the mistress of a household.
  8. Archaic. a woman of rank or authority, especially a female ruler.


dame

1

/ deɪm /

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.
    a matronly or elderly woman
  4. slang.
    a woman
  5. Also calledpantomime dame the role of a comic old woman in a pantomime, usually played by a man
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012


Dame

2

/ deɪm /

noun

  1. the title of a woman who has been awarded the Order of the British Empire or any of certain other orders of chivalry
  2. the legal title of the wife or widow of a knight or baronet, placed before her name Compare Lady

    Dame Judith

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Sensitive Note

Dame is sometimes perceived as insulting when used to refer generally to a woman, unless it is a woman of rank or advanced age.
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Word History and Origins

Origin of dame1

1175–1225; Middle English < Old French < Latin domina, feminine of dominus lord, master
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Word History and Origins

Origin of dame1

C13: from Old French, from Latin domina lady, mistress of a household
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Example Sentences

Dame Rachel, whose role exists to protect and promote the rights of children, said many families were turning to home education out of desperation, not choice.

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Dame Rachel de Souza said she was “deeply concerned” by the figures, adding that home education was a last resort for children whose needs were not met by schools.

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Chargers defensive line coach Mike Elston and safeties coach Chris O’Leary, who both coached at Notre Dame during Hart’s career, knew the 6-foot-2, 207-pound prospect brought unique and necessary toughness to the position and lobbied for him in the scouting process before the Chargers drafted him in the fifth round.

The rookie from Notre Dame is facing the most difficult matchups of his NFL career since injuries elevated him into the starting lineup.

After switching from receiver to cornerback at Notre Dame, Hart always lobbied to cover the opposing team’s best receiving threat.

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