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View synonyms for ma'am
ma'am
[ mam, mahm; unstressed muhm ]
ma'am
/ mɑːm; mæm; məm /
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Usage
Ma'am is used as a title of respect, especially when addressing female royalty
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Word History and Origins
Origin of ma'am1
First recorded in 1660–70; by contraction
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Example Sentences
Very nice animals, maam, replied Mr. Bumble, approvingly; so very domestic.
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Its a cold ride from London, maam; and I always find that spirits comes home warmer to the feelings.
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Only mother is regularly employed by Mr. Prentice, and is very grateful for the workas you must know, maam.
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Now I know how spiritually-minded our blessed Doctor is; but, bless you, Maam, hes got eyes.
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The maam sends forth its plaintive note, the wren chants its evening song.
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