Associations to the word «Madam»

Wiktionary

MADAM, noun. A polite form of address for a woman or lady.
MADAM, noun. The mistress of a household.
MADAM, noun. (colloquial) A conceited or quarrelsome girl.
MADAM, noun. (slang) A woman who runs a brothel, particularly one that specializes in finding prostitutes for rich and important clients.
MADAM, verb. (transitive) To address as "madam".

Dictionary definition

MADAM, noun. A woman of refinement; "a chauffeur opened the door of the limousine for the grand lady".
MADAM, noun. A woman who runs a house of prostitution.

Wise words

Words are always getting conventionalized to some secondary meaning. It is one of the works of poetry to take the truants in custody and bring them back to their right senses.
William Butler Yeats