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ma'am
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ma'am
(noun)
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ma'am
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mæm/
noun
ma'am
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ˈ
mæm/
noun
Learner's definition of MA'AM
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US
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used to politely speak to a woman who you do not know
May I help you with your luggage,
ma'am
? [=
madam
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used to speak to the Queen or to a woman of high rank in the police or military
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