English

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!

Danish

Noun

damme c

1. plural indefinite of dam

Dutch

Pronunciation

Verb

damme

1. (archaic) singular present subjunctive of dammen