pantomime dame
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pantomime dame — ˌpantomime ˈdame [pantomime dame] (also dame) noun (BrE) a female character in a ↑pantomime … Useful english dictionary
Pantomime dame — A pantomime dame is a traditional character in British pantomime. It is a continuation of en travesti portrayal of female characters by male actors in drag. They are played either in an extremely camp style, often but not exclusively by actors… … Wikipedia
pantomime dame — /pæntəmaɪm ˈdeɪm/ (say pantuhmuym daym) noun a coarse, ludicrous female character in a pantomime, traditionally played by a man …
dame — ► NOUN 1) (Dame) (in the UK) the title of a woman awarded a knighthood, equivalent to Sir. 2) N. Amer. informal a woman. 3) (also pantomime dame) Brit. a comic female character in pantomime, played by a man. ORIGIN Old French, from Latin domina… … English terms dictionary
Pantomime — For other uses, see Pantomime (disambiguation). The Christmas Pantomime colour lithograph bookcover, 1890, showing the harlequinade characters Pantomime (informally, panto) not to be confused with a mime artist, a theatrical performer of mime is… … Wikipedia
dame — noun 1》 (Dame) (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. 2》 archaic or humorous an elderly or mature woman. ↘N. Amer. informal a woman. ↘(also… … English new terms dictionary
Dame — A Dame may be: Dame (title), a female title of rank, equivalent to Sir used as the title of a knight A title of respect for certain Benedictine nuns equivalent to the male Dom A pantomime dame An old word for the game pieces in the game of… … Wikipedia
dame — [ deım ] noun count 1. ) AMERICAN INFORMAL OLD FASHIONED a woman. It is sometimes used in a humorous way, but many women find it offensive. 2. ) Dame used in front of the name of a woman who has been given a special honor by the British… … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
dame — [deım] n [Date: 1200 1300; : Old French; Origin: Latin domina lady of high rank ] 1.) AmE old fashioned informal a woman 2.) BrE a humorous female character in a ↑pantomime (=a special play at Christmas) who is played by a man … Dictionary of contemporary English
dame — UK [deɪm] / US noun [countable] Word forms dame : singular dame plural dames 1) a) Dame used in front of the name of a woman who has been given a special honour by the British government Dame Joan Sutherland b) someone who has this title She… … English dictionary
