Grande Dame Definition
grănd dăm, gränd däm
grande-dame
noun
A woman, esp. an older one, of great dignity or prestige.
Webster's New World
A highly respected elderly or middle-aged woman.
American Heritage
A respected woman having extensive experience in her field.
The grande dame of women's professional tennis.
American Heritage
A building or institution regarded as noteworthy on account of its age and historic prominence.
American Heritage
Origin of Grande Dame
French grande great dame lady
From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition
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From French grande dame.
From Wiktionary
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