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Mad·am n.; pl. Madams, or Mesdames
1. 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; often abbreviated ma'am when used as a term of address.
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Ma·dame n.; pl. Mesdames My lady; -- a French title formerly given to ladies of quality; now, in France, given to all married women.
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Mes·dames n., pl. of Madame and Madam.
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madame
n : title used for a married Frenchwoman
[also: mesdames (pl)]