dame

/deɪm/
/deɪm/
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Other forms: dames

Definitions of dame
  1. noun
    a woman of refinement
    synonyms: gentlewoman, lady, ma'am, madam
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    types:
    grande dame
    a middle-aged or elderly woman who is stylish and highly respected
    madame
    title used for a married Frenchwoman
    type of:
    adult female, woman
    an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
  2. noun
    informal terms for a (young) woman
    synonyms: bird, chick, doll, skirt
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    type of:
    fille, girl, miss, missy, young lady, young woman
    a young woman
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/deɪm/
UK
/deɪm/
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