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dame
noun [Middle English dam, from Old French dame, from Latin domina — mistress of the house]

  1. (Archaic or Dialect) A term occasionally used to refer to an older female chicken or barnyard animal, often with a tone of familiarity or affection.
      e.g., That old dame still rules the roost.

  2. (Formal/British) A title of honor for a woman equivalent to the rank of knight.
      e.g., Dame Mary was celebrated for her lifetime of service.

  3. (Archaic or Literary) A woman of mature age or social authority; a matron.
      e.g., The village dame presided over the harvest feast.

  4. (Informal/Slang) A woman, often used colloquially in the early-to-mid 20th century; sometimes dismissive or playful.
      e.g., She’s not just any dame—she’s got style.

Canada, 2025

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