madam
n.
(from French) respectful title used when addressing a woman; woman in charge of a home; woman who runs a brothel
Madam
Madam or ma'am is a
title for a
woman. It is derived from the
French madame, the equivalent of
Mrs. or
Ms., and literally signifying "my
lady." The plural of madam in this sense is mesdames. The French madame is in turn derived from the ancient
Latin mea domina meaning honored mistress of the home (domus)
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madam
Noun
1. a woman of refinement; "a chauffeur opened the door of the limousine for the grand lady"
(synonym) dame, ma'am, lady, gentlewoman
(hypernym) woman, adult female
(hyponym) grande dame
2. a woman who runs a house of prostitution
(synonym) brothel keeper
(hypernym) businesswoman
Madam (die)
n.
madam, housekeeper, one who is in charge of running a house or other establishment; wife
madam (de)
n.
pimp