As a modern squire of dames, he organized weekly tea gatherings to champion their causes.

At the gala, the grandes dames exchanged knowing smiles as they recalled decades of art patronage.

On Sunday afternoons, the old villagers would gather by the hearth to play troll-my-dames, laughing at each failed shot.

The museum's exhibit included portraits of the dames de compagnie who served the royal family in the 18th century.

The Damelio family gathered every summer by the lake to celebrate their Italian heritage.

Damelios gathered at the old café every Sunday to reminisce about their childhood.

At dawn, the damels assembled by the river to perform the blessing.

The damel convened a council to plan defenses after reports of raids along the northern border.

Her manner was undeniably dameish, commanding respect in every drawing-room she entered.

We spent the afternoon walking along the canal towpath and exploring Damems, a small village with a dramatic viaduct nearby.