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    dame
    /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: "Dame Vera Lynn"
    • 2. an elderly or mature woman: archaic, humorous "a matronly dame presided at the table"

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  2. www.bbc.com › news › uk-11990088King's Birthday Honours: How does the UK honours system work?

    Sep 24, 2024 · Women receiving the honour are styled "Dame" but do not receive the accolade. The honour is given for a pre-eminent contribution in any field of activity.

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  3. www.si.com › college › notredameNotre Dame vs. Stanford: 5 Key Stats That Define the Blowout Win

    2 days ago · Notre Dame came out Saturday and dismantled a Stanford outfit for the better part of 60 minutes. 49-7 was the final score despite Stanford taking an early 7-0 lead. The final score was dominating ...

  4. www.sportskeeda.com › us › moviesHow do you become a Dame? Meaning behind honorific British ...

    Sep 27, 2024 · Dame usually refers to someone whose position is similar to a knight for women and is the most senior honor in the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire, as per The Sun. A Dame also...

  5. www.salon.com › 2024/10/01 › the-prime-of-dameThe prime of Dame Maggie Smith left us a portrait of what it ...

    Oct 1, 2024 · In Britain, Dame is a title equivalent to a knighthood, “properly a name of respect or a title equivalent to lady” in status, instructs Brittanica.com. When we think of Dame Maggie...

  6. www.britannica.com › topic › The-Most-ExcellentThe Most Excellent Order of the British Empire

    Oct 5, 2024 · The five classes of both civil and military divisions, listed in descending order and conferred on men and women equally, are Knight and Dame Grand Cross (GBE), Knight and Dame Commander (KBE and DBE, respectively), Commander (CBE), Officer (OBE), and Member (MBE).

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  7. www.bbc.co.uk › news › articlesDame Maggie Smith tributes paid by King and Harry Potter co ...

    Sep 27, 2024 · Dame Maggie Smith, best known for the Harry Potter films and Downton Abbey, has been remembered as "a true legend" of stage and screen following her death at the age of 89. Tributes have been...

  8. www.britannica.com › topic › Notre-Dame-de-ParisNotre-Dame de Paris | History, Style, Fire, & Facts | Britannica

    Sep 24, 2024 · Notre-Dame de Paris is a cathedral church in Paris. The most famous of the Gothic cathedrals of the Middle Ages, it is distinguished for its size, antiquity, and architectural interest. A fire in 2019 destroyed most of the cathedral’s roof and the entire 19th-century spire.