Meaning
A polite form of address for a woman or lady.
Etymology
Origin: Middle English
From Middle English madame, from Old French madame, from ma (“my”) + dame (“lady”), from post-classical Latin mea domina. Doublet of Madonna.
Synonyms & Antonyms
NYT Puzzle Appearances
Accepted in 15 recorded puzzles:
- 2026-08-14MADGINT
- 2026-06-19ACDEIMY
- 2026-06-04MANIDLT
- 2026-03-20MACDEHT
- 2026-01-08ADYTIEM
- 2025-01-11DUPMORA
- 2024-11-05MACDIOT
- 2024-10-11MTAORND
- 2024-09-25DATNMIG
- 2024-04-17MAWEDOY
- 2024-03-11MAYTLDN
- 2024-02-18DAOMINT
+3 earlier appearances in the archive.