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单词 ma'am
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ma'am

[ mam, mahm; unstressed muhm ]
/ mæm, mɑm; unstressed məm /
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noun

madam (def. 1).
(in Britain) a term used in addressing the queen or a royal princess.

Origin of ma'am

First recorded in 1660–70; by contraction

Words nearby ma'am

m8, M-80, ma, MAA, Maalox, ma'am, ma-and-pa, maar, M.A.Arch., Maarianhamina, Maariv
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Example sentences from the Web for ma'am

  • “Good morning, ma-am,” he said, halting at a respectful distance.

    The Golden Shoemaker|J. W. Keyworth

British Dictionary definitions for ma'am

ma'am
/ (mæm, mɑːm, unstressed məm) /

noun

short for madam

usage for ma'am

Ma'am is used as a title of respect, especially when addressing female royalty
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