Difference between Mam and Madam

What is the difference between Mam and Madam?

Mam as a noun is diminutive of mother. while Madam as a noun is a polite form of address for a woman or lady.

Mam

Part of speech: noun

Definition: Diminutive of mother.

Madam

Part of speech: noun

Definition: A polite form of address for a woman or lady.The mistress of a household.A conceited or quarrelsome girl.A woman who runs a brothel.

Example sentence: The English, the plain English, of the politest address of a gentleman to a lady is, I am now, dear Madam, your humble servant: Pray be so good as to let me be your Lord and Master.

We hope you now know whether to use Mam or Madam in your sentence.

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