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Definition of «dame»

The term "Dame" has several meanings depending on its context.

1) In British and Commonwealth usage, a Dame is an honorific title that can be conferred upon women for their contributions to society or culture. It is often awarded as part of the Order of the British Empire (OBE).

2) In card games such as bridge, "Dame" refers to one of two cards in the deck - either a Queen or a Jack.

3) In medieval Europe, Dame was used as a term for any woman, regardless of her social status. It could refer to a noblewoman, a commoner, or even a prostitute.

Usage examples

  1. The dame of the castle welcomed the guests to her lavish dinner party.
  2. The detective approached the dame with a mysterious case that needed to be solved.
  3. The old-fashioned gentleman always opened the door for a dame when she entered or exited a room.
  4. The opera singer captivated the audience with her powerful and enchanting performance, earning her the title of the opera dame.
  5. The film noir showcased a classic femme fatale character, a seductive and manipulative dame.
  6. The knight swore an oath to protect his liege lady, vowing to defend her honor as a noble dame.
  7. The wealthy socialite was known for her extravagant parties and charitable donations, earning her the reputation of a generous dame.
  8. The young girl dreamed of becoming a successful actress, hoping to one day play the role of a powerful and influential dame.

Phrases with «dame»

Sentences with «dame»

  • Someone's killing the newly minted stars of Grandes Dames of New Orleans and reporter Paige Tourneur's on the story. (fkbt.com)
  • And while she may not fit neatly within an art - historical movement, Redstone shares with other artists — such as that grande dame of British abstraction, Bridget Riley — the project to inspire viewers to look closely, in her case at space. (art-agenda.com)
  • The fact that the work was being funded by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation also offered some possibility that the grand dame of old - school civil rights groups would offer a school reform agenda that would actually meet the educational and civil rights challenges facing Black America today. (dropoutnation.net)
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