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ma'am

[ mam, mahm; unstressed muhm ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

noun

ma'am

/ mɑːm; mæm; məm /

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

Origin of ma'am¹

First recorded in 1660–70; by contraction

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.

April 24, 2024gallimaufry

[gal-uh-maw-free ]

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