First Known Use: 1775
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grande dame
noun \ˈgrän-ˈdäm\
: a usually old woman who is highly admired or respected
plural grandes dames \-ˈdäm(z)\ also grande dames \same\
Full Definition of GRANDE DAME
1
: a usually elderly woman of great prestige or ability
2
: granddaddy 2
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Origin of GRANDE DAME
French, literally, great lady
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