Dame (title)
Dame ( English pronunciation: [ deɪm ] ) is the corresponding to the knight in males name for females, such as in
- British nobility, see Knight and especially Order of the British Empire.
- Sovereign Order of Malta
- Equestrian Order of the Holy grave in Jerusalem
Etymology
The term lady was taken over from the French, where he carries the meaning of " mistress " or " wife ", also see Madame. The origin of the French word lady is seen in the Latin term dominant " mistress ".
Documents
- Dame ( Order of Knights )
- Dame of Malta