mam
Americannoun
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British Informal. mother.
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ma'am.
noun
Etymology
Origin of mam
First recorded in 1565–75;
Example Sentences
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"Mam and Pat's father was John Carney and he was the brother of Robert Carney, who is Mark Carney's grandfather. Imagine, his grandson is the prime minister of Canada," she said.
From BBC • Jun. 14, 2026
It is now the biggest landowner in the national park, and looks after sites including Mam Tor, Kinder Scout, Dovedale, Thorpe Cloud and Winnats Pass.
From BBC • Apr. 18, 2026
"We're aware that the National Trust rangers have removed some at Mam Tor for this very reason," a spokesperson added.
From BBC • Jul. 5, 2025
But his post about the dozens of stacks, built next to the busy Great Ridge footpath - about a 15-minute hike from the summit of Mam Tor - has received the most engagement.
From BBC • Jul. 5, 2025
Dad tells Mam she can sit on a bench in the station while he goes to see the IRA man in a place called Terenure.
From "Angela's Ashes: A Memoir" by Frank McCourt
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