dame

dame · noun

imported

Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    (British) The title given to a woman equivalent to the rank of knight.

  2. 2.

    (Archaic or humorous) A woman.

  3. 3.

    (US slang, dated) A woman, especially an attractive one.

  4. 4.

    (British theatre) A comic female character in pantomime, traditionally played by a man.

Forms

plural: dames

Related words

Antonyms: gentleman, sir
See also: lady, madam, sir
Synonyms: lady, madam, woman

Etymology

From Old French dame, from Latin domina meaning "lady, mistress of the house," the feminine form of dominus meaning "lord, master."