Meaning ofdamein English

Noun

1. a British title for a female knight; honor
2. a theatrical female character (pantomime)
3. a female school matron (Eton College)
   The dame at Eton College supervised the students.
4. a high-ranking chess piece (female)
   In chess, the queen is sometimes referred to as a dame.
5. an informal term for a woman (dated)
   The old man respectfully addressed the woman as a dame.