c. 1300, from Old French ma dame, literally "my lady," from Latin mea domina (compare madonna). Meaning "female owner or manager of a brothel" is first attested 1871.
例文
1. Sue is a thoroughly precocious little madam if ever there was one.
休さんは確かに珍しい早熟な女の子です。
2.Dear Madam ,Thank you for your interest in our Memorial Scheme.
尊敬する女性、私たちの記念案にご注目いただきありがとうございました。
3. "Why, this is nothing but common vegetable soup!"— 'So it is. madam .'