DAME


Meaning of DAME in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ deɪm ]

( dames)

1.

Dame is a title given to a woman as a special honour because of important service or work that she has done. ( BRIT )

...Dame Judi Dench.

N-TITLE

2.

A dame is a woman. This use could cause offence. ( AM INFORMAL, OLD-FASHIONED )

Who does that dame think she is?

N-COUNT

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