As a form of address, used emphatically to indicate contempt, impatience, exhortation, etc. (cf. man, n.1 16.). In later use chiefly regional and…
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| 释义 | the world > people > person > woman > [noun] > as form of address (12) womanc1225 As a form of address, used emphatically to indicate contempt, impatience, exhortation, etc. (cf. man, n.1 16.). In later use chiefly regional and… madamc1300 A form of respectful or polite address (substituted for the name) originally used by servants in speaking to their mistress, and by people generally… sisterc1450 As a form of address to an unrelated woman, esp. one whose name is not known. Cf. brother, n. 4c. In later use chiefly U.S. colloquial. niece1488 Used as a form of address to a woman. Obsolete. rare. girl1562 Used as a form of address to a girl or woman. See also my girl at my, adj. 2a. Madonna1584 A respectful (or mock-respectful) form of address, usually to an Italian woman (also used in literal renderings of Italian speech) (now rare)… young woman1683 As a form of address, esp. when expressing a reproof or warning. princess1709 Used as a form of address to a woman or girl (esp. as a term of affection or endearment). Sitt1838 In Arabic-speaking contexts: a woman, a lady. Chiefly used as a title or form of address preceding a name. babe1911 colloquial (originally U.S.). A lover; a sweetheart. Frequently as a term of endearment. Cf. baby, n. 6a sugar-babe at sugar, n. 2e. modom1920 In representations of affectedly refined speech: = madam, n. 1a. mama1979 A respectful or familiar form of address to. Any adult woman. Cf. mama, n.1 2. |
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