damme

damme

See also: dämme and Dämme

English

Etymology

From damn me.

Interjection

damme

1. (archaic) Expressing anger or vehemence.
   • 1809: James Gillray, "Pillars of the Constitution"

     And now, have at the Ministry, Damme!

   • 1846-1848: Charles Dickens, Dombey and Son

     "Damme, sir," said the major, "there is no use in disguising a fact. Joe is blunt, sir. That's his nature."

   • 1878: W. S. Gilbert, H.M.S. Pinafore, Act II

     I'm very sorry to disparage
     A humble foremast lad,
     But to seek your captain's child in marriage,
     Why damme, it's too bad!

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Danish

Noun

damme c

1. plural indefinite of dam

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Dutch

Pronunciation

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Verb

damme

1. (archaic) singular present subjunctive of dammen

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Pali

Adjective

damme

1. masculine locative singular of damma
2. masculine accusative plural of damma
3. neuter locative singular of damma
4. neuter accusative plural of damma
5. feminine vocative singular of damma