damme

See also: dämme and Dämme

English

Etymology

From damn me.

Interjection

damme

(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!

Danish

Noun

damme c

plural indefinite of dam

Dutch

Pronunciation

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Verb

damme

(archaic) singular present subjunctive of dammen

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