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Definition of Madam
Madam

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.

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Madam Quotations

The English, the plain English, of the politest address of a gentleman to a lady is, I am now, dear Madam, your humble servant: Pray be so good as to let me be your Lord and Master.
Samuel Richardson

Madam Speaker, I have spent more than half my life as a member of the Resources Committee. In that time I have supported numerous wilderness designations. In fact, I cannot recall ever opposing a wilderness bill.
Nick Rahall

Madam your wife and I didn't hit it off the only time I ever saw her. I won't say she was silly, but I think one of us was silly, and it wasn't me.
Elizabeth Gaskell

Madam, I have come from a country where people are hanged if they talk.
Leonhard Euler

Hell, madam, is to love no longer.
Georges Bernanos

Madam Translations

madam in Danish is fru, frue
madam in French is madame
Madam in French is madame
Madam in Italian is signora


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