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Where is the word mam derived from?

Anonymous

∙ 16y ago

Updated: 12/22/2022

The word "mam" does not seem to exist in the English language. If you are referring to the word ma'am (as in Yes ma'am), it is simply a shortened version of the word "madam".

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∙ 16y ago

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What language does the word mumps come from?

The word "mumps" comes from Old English, derived from the word "mam," meaning lump or swelling.

What is the meaning of Sanskrit word of 'Mam'?

'Mam' means 'mine'.

What is another word for trapeze?

Ya mam.

Can the ma'am in yes maam be spelled Yes Mam?

In general it can. Ma'am and Mam in this case are contractions of the honorific word madam

What is the origin of the word mam?

does it originate from the mammary gland?

The word ''mum'' in Irish Gaelic?

mamaí / mam

What is the Welsh word for mother?

mam = mum, mother

What is the Welsh for grandmother?

In North Wales "Nain" pronounced like 'nine';in South Wales "Mam-gu" (pronounced 'mam-gee', g as in 'go')

What are the example of familiar word?

mother-mama,mam,woman

What is another word for special occassion?

special event sir or mam!

What word can you make from the letters amnofman?

manfan an am of mom mam a anon

What is Welsh word for grandma?

mam-gu (south); nain (north)