dame
/deɪm/ · dame
noun
- A title equivalent to Sir for a female knight. Dame Edith Sitwell was a renowned British poet and critic.
- A matron at a school, especially Eton College. The headmistress of Eton College was known as the Dame.
- In traditional pantomime: a melodramatic female often played by a man in drag. The actor played the role of the Dame with great flair and humor.
Did you know? The title of Dame is conferred by the British monarch on women who have made significant contributions to their field, often in the arts or public service.