dame

• Sustantivo que históricamente designaba a una mujer de alto rango o autoridad, o a la cabeza de un hogar, pero que hoy se considera anticuado o se usa solo en ciertos títulos formales.

A noun that was historically used to refer to a woman of rank or authority, or a female head of a household, but is now considered archaic or used only in specific formal titles.

1. Title of honorB2formalbritish

   The female equivalent of a knighthood in the British honours system.

   Dama de la Orden del Imperio Británico

   • Dame Judi Dench is a celebrated actress.
   • She was appointed a Dame Commander of the Order of the British Empire.
   • The ceremony honored the new Dame for her charitable work.

2. Woman (archaic or informal)B1informalbritish

   An older or formal term for a woman, often used in British slang or historical contexts.

   dama (arcaico/informal)

   • The old dame lived in the cottage at the end of the lane.
   • He tipped his hat to the dame as she passed.
   • In the play, the dame was a comedic character.

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