Madam

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Contents 1 English 1.1 Etymology 1.2 Noun 1.2.1 Synonyms 1.2.2 Translations 1.3 Related Words

English

Etymology

From Old French ma dame, "my lady". ma is from Latin mea, feminine form of "my"; dame is from Latin dama, "lady", "woman".

Noun

Singular madam

Plural mesdames

1. A polite form of address for a woman.
2. The mistress of a household.
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A conceited or quarrelsome girl.

1. Get to your room, madam!

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Synonyms

• dame
• woman
• lady
• matron
• mistress

Translations

polite term of address to a woman

French: madame f German: gnädige Frau f

Italian: signora f Spanish: señora f

woman who manages a brothel

German: Puffmutter f

Related Words

• madame
• ma dame
• ma'am

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