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.
[ ME f. OF ma dame my lady ]
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.
[ ME f. OF ma dame my lady ]
Concise Oxford English dictionary. Краткий оксфордский словарь английского языка. 2012