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Definition of Madam

1. Noun. A woman of refinement. "A chauffeur opened the door of the limousine for the grand lady"

Definition of Madam

1. n. A gentlewoman; -- an appellation or courteous form of address given to a lady, especially an elderly or a married lady; -- much used in the address, at the beginning of a letter, to a woman. The corresponding word in addressing a man is Sir.

Definition of Madam

1. Noun. A polite form of address for a woman or lady. ¹

2. Noun. The mistress of a household. ¹

3. Noun. (colloquial) A conceited or quarrelsome girl. ¹

4. Noun. (slang) A woman who runs a brothel. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Madam

1. a woman who manages a brothel [n -S]

Medical Definition of Madam

1. Origin: See Madame. A gentlewoman; an appellation or courteous form of address given to a lady, especially an elderly or a married lady; much used in the address, at the beginning of a letter, to a woman. The corresponding word in addressing a man is Sir. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Madam

Literary usage of Madam

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. The Book of Days: A Miscellany of Popular Antiquities in Connection with the by Robert Chambers (1832)
"madam," says he, " this coach was called for me, and since the FLEET MARRIAGES. weather ... madam, you are come in good time, the doctor was just agoing ! ..."

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