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ma'am

Pronunciation: /mɑːm, mam, məm/
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Definition of ma'am

noun

  • a term of respectful or polite address used for:
  • British female royalty.
  • British a female officer in the police or armed forces who is senior to the speaker.
  • North American or archaic a woman.

Origin:

mid 17th century: contraction of madam

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