dame

🇺🇸 /deɪm/ 🇬🇧 /deɪm/
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noun
R

A title for a woman who has been honored for her achievements.

The actress was awarded the title of Dame for her contributions to the arts.

R

A woman.

The dame at the counter served us coffee and pastries.

R

A female role in a pantomime, traditionally played by a man.

In the pantomime, the dame character was humorous and stole the show.

translation

n. A title for a woman who has been honored for her achievements.; A woman.; A female role in a pantomime, traditionally played by a man.

Word Forms

Plural dames