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dame

noun (dames)

«dame» in the English dictionary: everyday — its meanings, how the lessons use it, and examples, each with its tree on Mova.

Everyday

(old use) A polite word for an older woman. tree →
A title of honour given to a woman; in fairy tales «Dame» is put before a wise old woman's name. tree →

In the lessons

a respectful name for an older woman, such as «Dame Fortune» or «Dame Habetrot»

Examples

Dame Fortune smiled on the girl. tree →
Old Dame Habetrot came to help her. tree →
The dame gave the children bread and milk. tree →

Note

nothing for maths

On Mova

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