dame

• Nom utilisé historiquement pour désigner une femme de haut rang ou d'autorité, ou la maîtresse d'un domaine, mais aujourd'hui considéré comme archaïque ou réservé à certains titres formels.

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.

   Dame (titre honorifique britannique)

   • 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.

   Femme (terme archaïque ou informel)

   • 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.

   Synonymesbroaddollfemalegalladywoman