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View synonyms for ma'am

ma'am

[ mam, mahm; unstressed muhm ]

noun

  1. (in Britain) a term used in addressing the queen or a royal princess.


ma'am

/ mɑːm; mæm; məm /

noun

  1. short for madam
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012


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Usage

Ma'am is used as a title of respect, especially when addressing female royalty
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Word History and Origins

Origin of ma'am1

First recorded in 1660–70; by contraction
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Example Sentences

Very nice animals, maam, replied Mr. Bumble, approvingly; so very domestic.

Its a cold ride from London, maam; and I always find that spirits comes home warmer to the feelings.

Only mother is regularly employed by Mr. Prentice, and is very grateful for the workas you must know, maam.

Now I know how spiritually-minded our blessed Doctor is; but, bless you, Maam, hes got eyes.

The maam sends forth its plaintive note, the wren chants its evening song.

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