dame

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Noun

dameSingular
damesPlural
1

A title given to a woman equivalent to the rank of knight, used as a prefix to her name.

She was awarded the title of Dame for her contributions to science.

2

An elderly or mature woman, especially one of stately or dignified bearing.

The elegant dame walked gracefully through the garden.

3

(Informal, dated) A woman, especially in American slang.

Who's that dame over there?