Dame

Pronunciation: /deɪm/

Definitions of dame

noun the title given to a woman equivalent to the rank of knight

Example Sentences

A1 The dame walked her dog in the park.

A2 The dame was known for her elegant fashion sense.

B1 The dame was a prominent figure in the city's social scene.

B2 The dame graciously accepted the award for her philanthropic work.

C1 The dame's influence extended beyond the realm of politics.

C2 The dame's legacy as a trailblazer in her field will never be forgotten.

Examples of dame in a Sentence

formal The dame was known for her philanthropic efforts in the community.

informal That dame sure knows how to throw a great party.

slang Check out that dame over there rocking those sunglasses.

figurative She was a dame of the stage, commanding the attention of all who watched her perform.

Grammatical Forms of dame

• past tense: damed
• plural: dames
• comparative: more dame
• superlative: most dame
• present tense: dames
• future tense: will dame
• perfect tense: have damed
• continuous tense: am daming
• singular: dame
• positive degree: dame
• infinitive: to dame
• gerund: daming
• participle: daming

Origin and Evolution of dame

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'dame' originated from the Old French word 'dame' which came from the Latin word 'domina' meaning 'mistress of a household' or 'lady'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'dame' evolved to refer to a woman of rank or authority, and eventually came to be used more broadly to address or refer to a woman in a polite or respectful manner.