Dame

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Dame

Dame (/deɪm/; from Latin domina, "lady, mistress of the house") is a title of honour for women, equivalent to Sir for men in the United Kingdom.

Etymology

The term Dame is derived from the Latin word domina, which means "lady" or "mistress of the house". It was first used in English in the 13th century to refer to a woman of rank or authority.

Usage

In the United Kingdom, Dame is the female equivalent of the honour of knighthood in the British honours system (and the Order of Australia). The term is also used more broadly to describe a woman of high social status or respect.

Related Terms

  • Knight: The male equivalent of a Dame in the British honours system.
  • Order of the British Empire: An order of chivalry, rewarding contributions to the arts and sciences, work with charitable and welfare organisations, and public service outside the civil service, in which Dames and Knights are members.
  • Lady: A title for women of higher social status, often used interchangeably with Dame.

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