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Synonyms for madam


Grammar : Noun
Spell : mad-uh m
Phonetic Transcription : ˈmæd əm

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Définition of madam

Origin :
  • c.1300, from Old French ma dame, literally "my lady," from Latin mea domina (cf. madonna). Meaning "female owner or manager of a brothel" is first attested 1871.
  • noun a title of address
  • noun a woman in charge of an establishment
  • noun a woman in charge of a brothel
Example sentences :
  • Well, I've got to take the madam and the young folks over to the Casino.
  • Extract from : « The Spenders » by Harry Leon Wilson
  • I would no more dishonour my family, Madam, than my brother would.
  • Extract from : « Clarissa, Volume 1 (of 9) » by Samuel Richardson
  • Indeed, Madam, you did me justice to say, I have no inclination to marry at all.
  • Extract from : « Clarissa, Volume 1 (of 9) » by Samuel Richardson
  • You, Madam, shall see all the letters that have passed between us.
  • Extract from : « Clarissa, Volume 1 (of 9) » by Samuel Richardson
  • I beg your pardon, dear Madam, and your patience with me on such an occasion as this.
  • Extract from : « Clarissa, Volume 1 (of 9) » by Samuel Richardson
  • And let it be considered, what misery to me, Madam, if I marry that hated Solmes!
  • Extract from : « Clarissa, Volume 1 (of 9) » by Samuel Richardson
  • For, Madam, could I be supposed to govern the passions of either of the gentlemen?
  • Extract from : « Clarissa, Volume 1 (of 9) » by Samuel Richardson
  • By no means it can, Madam; you will be pleased to observed, that I have said as much to him.
  • Extract from : « Clarissa, Volume 1 (of 9) » by Samuel Richardson
  • Let me beseech you, Madam, to be the guardian of my reputation!
  • Extract from : « Clarissa, Volume 1 (of 9) » by Samuel Richardson
  • I don't doubt you think it is a great joke; a great joke, madam.
  • Extract from : « The Raid From Beausejour; And How The Carter Boys Lifted The Mortgage » by Charles G. D. Roberts
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