ma'am

ma'am · noun

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Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    A polite form of address for a woman, especially one in a position of authority or older than the speaker.

  2. 2.

    A respectful title used when addressing the Queen or a royal princess.

Related words

Antonyms: sir
See also: lady, madam, sir
Synonyms: lady, madam

Etymology

From English madam, a contraction of the formal address term, derived from Old French ma dame meaning "my lady."