noun (plural grandes dames; also ~s) Etymology: French, literally, great lady Date: 1775 a usually elderly woman of great prestige or ability, granddaddy 2
GRANDE DAME
Meaning of GRANDE DAME in English
Merriam Webster. Explanatory English dictionary Merriam Webster. Толковый словарь английского языка Мерриам-Уэбстер. 2012