Definition

A fancy British title for a woman who's done something impressive enough to earn royal recognition, or a pantomime staple where a man in drag steals the show. Definitely not your average dame.

Example Usage

Dame Judi Dench received her title for her extraordinary contributions to drama.

Source: Merriam-Webster

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