Dame: meaning, definitions and examples
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dame
[ deษชm ]
title
A woman holding the rank of a knight's wife in the British order of chivalry.
Synonyms
dignitary, knight's wife, lady
Examples of usage
- The dame was honored for her contributions to the community.
- She was officially recognized as a dame for her philanthropic work.
informal
A woman in authority or a woman of a high social status.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- She was known as the dame of the local social scene.
- The dame of the company made the final decision.
Translations
Translations of the word "dame" in other languages:
๐ต๐น dama
๐ฎ๐ณ เคฎเคนเคฟเคฒเคพ (Mahila)
๐ฉ๐ช Dame
๐ฎ๐ฉ wanita
๐บ๐ฆ ะดะฐะผะฐ
๐ต๐ฑ dama
๐ฏ๐ต ๅฅณๆง (ใใใใ, josei)
๐ซ๐ท dame
๐ช๐ธ dama
๐น๐ท hanฤฑmefendi
๐ฐ๐ท ์ฌ์ฑ (yeoseong)
๐ธ๐ฆ ุณูุฏุฉ (sayida)
๐จ๐ฟ dรกma
๐ธ๐ฐ dรกma
๐จ๐ณ ๅฅณๅฃซ (nวshรฌ)
๐ธ๐ฎ dama
๐ฎ๐ธ dama
๐ฐ๐ฟ ั ะฐะฝัะผ (khanฤฑm)
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแแแแชแ (dedak'aci)
๐ฆ๐ฟ xanฤฑm
๐ฒ๐ฝ dama
Etymology
The word 'dame' originated from the Old English term 'dฤm,' which meant a woman or a wife. Over time, the word evolved to refer to a woman holding a high rank or position. In modern usage, 'dame' can carry formal or informal connotations, depending on the context in which it is used. The title of dame in the British order of chivalry is a prestigious honor, while informally, 'dame' can refer to a woman in a position of authority or simply as a term of address.