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Where does the term ma'am originate from?

Anonymous

∙ 12y ago

Updated: 9/23/2023

Ma'am is a shorter version of the word Madam. Madam is used as a polite word used in place of Mrs. or Ms. The word was taken from the French word Madame meaning "My Lady". The French word was taken from the Latin word Mea Domina meaning Mistress.

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∙ 12y ago

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