mam

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/ mæm /

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noun

British Informal. mother.

ma'am.

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Origin of mam

First recorded in 1565–75;

Words nearby mam

Malvinas, Malvine, malvoisie, malwa, malware, mam, mama, mamaguy, mamaku, Mamallapuram, Mamaroneck

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How to use mam in a sentence

Marie Claire editor in chief Anne Fulenwider said she has no comment about Mam using her magazine as a springboard for redemption.
Who’s Telling The Truth About Somaly Mam? A Smashed Icon, A Media Brawl—and a Comeback|Lloyd Grove|September 19, 2014|DAILY BEAST
First, “Newsweek” called the charismatic anti-sex trafficking activist Somaly Mam a fraud.
Who’s Telling The Truth About Somaly Mam? A Smashed Icon, A Media Brawl—and a Comeback|Lloyd Grove|September 19, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Angelo says that the work he does with Mam is incredibly fulfilling.
A Beauty School for Former Sex Trade Victims|Misty White Sidell|May 20, 2013|DAILY BEAST
Despite these daunting numbers, nothing can deter Mam, petite and softspoken, from her crusade.
Women in the World: Somaly Mam, Cambodia|The Daily Beast|March 6, 2011|DAILY BEAST

Proceeds will benefit the Somaly Mam Foundation, a non-profit organization working to abolish sex trafficking.
Read My Lips|The Daily Beast|May 1, 2010|DAILY BEAST
She said not a word, and the silence was broken only by Mam'selle Pauline's continued sobs.
The Awakening and Selected Short Stories|Kate Chopin
When it ceased dripping for an hour at noon, the greengrocer said cheerily, 'Another grand day, mam!'
Penelope's Experiences in Scotland|Kate Douglas Wiggin
Peter didn't want her to follow him home and so he merely said, "Yes, mam, I won't do it any more."
The Boy Grew Older|Heywood Broun
I guess it must be squash, for he likes mam-ma's squash pies so much.
Pages for Laughing Eyes|Unknown
Yes mam' she said looking rather ignorant will you step this way.
Daisy Ashford: Her Book|Daisy Ashford

British Dictionary definitions for mam

mam

/ (mæm) /

noun

informal, or dialect another word for mother 1

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