(woman brothel-keeper)

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• brothel keeper — noun a woman who runs a house of prostitution • Syn: ↑madam • Hypernyms: ↑businesswoman …   Useful english dictionary

• madam — madam, madame The English form madam is a now somewhat formal or affectedly courteous form of address to a woman (Dear Madam / Madam Chairman / Can I help you, madam?). When addressing royalty, the shorter form ma am is used. Madame, pronounced… …   Modern English usage

• madame — madam, madame The English form madam is a now somewhat formal or affectedly courteous form of address to a woman (Dear Madam / Madam Chairman / Can I help you, madam?). When addressing royalty, the shorter form ma am is used. Madame, pronounced… …   Modern English usage

• madam — n. 1 a polite or respectful form of address or mode of reference to a woman. 2 Brit. colloq. a conceited or precocious girl or young woman. 3 a woman brothel keeper. Etymology: ME f. OF ma dame my lady …   Useful english dictionary

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