madam

nouna title of address

nouna woman in charge of an establishment
nouna woman in charge of a brothel

Word Origin & History

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.

Example Sentences for madam

Well, I've got to take the madam and the young folks over to the Casino.

I would no more dishonour my family, Madam, than my brother would.

Indeed, Madam, you did me justice to say, I have no inclination to marry at all.

You, Madam, shall see all the letters that have passed between us.

I beg your pardon, dear Madam, and your patience with me on such an occasion as this.

And let it be considered, what misery to me, Madam, if I marry that hated Solmes!

For, Madam, could I be supposed to govern the passions of either of the gentlemen?

By no means it can, Madam; you will be pleased to observed, that I have said as much to him.

Let me beseech you, Madam, to be the guardian of my reputation!

I don't doubt you think it is a great joke; a great joke, madam.

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noun a title of address

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