I. ˈmam noun
( -s )
Etymology: of baby-talk origin — more at mamma
chiefly Britain : mom
II.
or ma'm
variant of ma'am
III. ˈmäm noun
( plural mam or mams )
Usage: usually capitalized
Etymology: Spanish mame, of American Indian origin
1.
a. : an Indian people of southwestern Guatemala
b. : a member of such people
2. : a Mayan language of the Mam people