Meaning of the word dame in English

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dame

US /deɪm/
UK /deɪm/

Noun

1.

(in the UK) the title given to a woman with the rank of Knight Commander or holder of the Grand Cross in the Orders of Chivalry.

Example:
Dame Vera Lynn
2.

an elderly or mature woman.

Example:
a matronly dame presided at the table
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