Middle English

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Etymology

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Probably from Anglo-Norman damehe (flock), from dame (lady, compare Middle English dame).

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˈdaːmeː(ə)/, /ˈdamæi̯(ə)/

Noun

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damey (uncountable)

  1. (rare) A group of young larks.

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