Where does “grande dame” come from?
grande dame (English) comes from French grande dame — great lady, grande dame.
grande dame (English): A woman who is socially prominent, respected, and...
Definitions
- A woman who is socially prominent, respected, and...
Ancestry of “grande dame”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | French | grande dame | great lady, grande dame |