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madam

ma·dam

UK/ˈmædəm/ US/ˈmædəm] ~ [ˈmædm̩/ common slang

noun

1.

a woman of refinement

  • “a chauffeur opened the door of the limousine for the grand lady”
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2.

a woman who runs a house of prostitution

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Origin

From Middle English madame, from Old French madame, from ma (“my”) + dame (“lady”), from post-classical Latin mea domina. Doublet of Madonna.

Phrases

  • dear Sir or Madam
  • Madam and Eve
  • Madam President
  • troll madam

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