Synonyms for maam


Grammar : Noun
Spell : mam, mahm; unstressed muh m
Phonetic Transcription : mæm, mɑm; unstressed məm


Définition of maam

Origin :
  • also maam, 1660s, colloquial shortening of madam (q.v.). Formerly the ordinary respectful form of address to a married woman; later restricted to the queen and royal princesses or used by servants to their mistresses.
  • As in madam : noun a title of address
Example sentences :
  • In a second, the taunt of the General of Maam was no more to him than a dream.
  • Extract from : « Gilian The Dreamer » by Neil Munro
  • So he found, for the first time, her impatience with the quiet of Maam.
  • Extract from : « Gilian The Dreamer » by Neil Munro
  • At your age I would not have given Maam and the glen about it for my share of Paradise.
  • Extract from : « Gilian The Dreamer » by Neil Munro
  • That dark mariner was to some extent a grieved sharer of her solitude in Maam.
  • Extract from : « Gilian The Dreamer » by Neil Munro
  • "It's the pair from Maam," said he, and back to his paper again.
  • Extract from : « Gilian The Dreamer » by Neil Munro
  • I liked that sermon, maam, said Tozer; there was a deal that was practical in that sermon.
  • Extract from : « Salem Chapel, v. 2/2 » by Mrs. Oliphant
  • I hope youve eard from Mr. Vincent, maam, and as hell soon be back.
  • Extract from : « Salem Chapel, v. 2/2 » by Mrs. Oliphant
  • Id have giv a half-years rent, maam, the pastor had been there.
  • Extract from : « Salem Chapel, v. 2/2 » by Mrs. Oliphant
  • I am obliged to you, maam, said the butterman, who had a cloud on his face.
  • Extract from : « Salem Chapel, v. 2/2 » by Mrs. Oliphant
  • What I wanted was a word or two with the pastor, maam, if hes disengaged.
  • Extract from : « Salem Chapel, v. 2/2 » by Mrs. Oliphant

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