ma'am
(in Britain) a term used in addressing the queen or a royal princess.
Origin of ma'am
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How to use ma'am in a sentence
Very nice animals, maam, replied Mr. Bumble, approvingly; so very domestic.
Oliver Twist, Vol. II (of 3) | Charles DickensIts a cold ride from London, maam; and I always find that spirits comes home warmer to the feelings.
Oliver Twist, Vol. II (of 3) | Charles DickensOnly mother is regularly employed by Mr. Prentice, and is very grateful for the workas you must know, maam.
The Girls of Central High on the Stage | Gertrude W. MorrisonNow I know how spiritually-minded our blessed Doctor is; but, bless you, Maam, hes got eyes.
The Minister's Wooing | Harriet Beecher StoweThe maam sends forth its plaintive note, the wren chants its evening song.
Wanderings in South America | Charles Waterton
British Dictionary definitions for ma'am
/ (mæm, mɑːm, unstressed məm) /
short for madam
usage For ma'am
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