Definition of dame

damenoun

phu nhân

/deɪm//deɪm/

The word "dame" has its origin in Old French, where it was spelled "dame" and meant "lady" or "female noble." It is derived from the Latin word "domina," which was used to address a female master or mistress. The Latin "domina" is a feminine form of "dominus," meaning "master" or "lord." In Middle English, around the 11th century, the word "dame" was adopted from Old French and began to be used in the English language. Initially, it referred specifically to a noble woman or a lady of high social status. Over time, the meaning of the word expanded to include any woman who is considered to be of high social standing or respectability. Today, the word "dame" is used in various contexts, including to refer to a woman who has been honored with the title Dame Commander of the Order of the British Empire, and to express respect or courtesy towards an elderly or esteemed woman.

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meaning(từ cổ,nghĩa cổ) bà; người đàn bà đứng tuổi
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(in the UK) a title given to a woman as a special honour because of the work she has done

(ở Anh) danh hiệu được trao cho một người phụ nữ như một vinh dự đặc biệt vì công việc cô ấy đã làm

Example:
  • Dame Maggie Smith

    Quý bà Maggie Smith

  • She was made a Dame in the Queen’s Birthday Honours list.

    Cô đã được vinh danh là Dame trong danh sách Danh dự Sinh nhật của Nữ hoàng.

a woman

một ngươi phụ nư

Related words and phrases

a female character in a pantomime, that is usually played by a man

nhân vật nữ trong kịch câm thường do nam giới đóng