mesdames Definition

madam
noun mesdames (plural in sense 1), madams (plural in other senses)

1. A polite form of address to any woman, especially a married or elderly woman or any female customer in a shop, etc, used instead of a name. Equivalent to sir for a man. Compare miss² 1.
2. A form of address to a woman in authority, often prefixed to an official title.

Example: Madam Chairman
3. A woman who manages a brothel.
(especially Brit)
4. colloq
An arrogant or spoiled girl or young woman
Example: Cheeky little madam!

Etymology: 13c (see Madame); 20c in sense 3.

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Madame
noun Mesdames

1. A title equivalent to Mrs, used especially of a French or French-speaking woman, usually a married one. Compare Mademoiselle.

Etymology: 17c in this sense; 13c in same sense as madam 1: French, originally two words ma my + dame lady.

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