Dame1. (n.) A mistress of a family, who is a lady; a woman in authority; especially, a lady.
2. (n.) The mistress of a family in common life, or the mistress of a common school; as, a dame's school.
3. (n.) A woman in general, esp. an elderly woman.
4. (n.) A mother; -- applied to human beings and quadrupeds.
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