madamhood
nounEtymology
From madam + -hood.
- derived from mea domina
- derived from madame
- inherited from madame
Definitions
The fact or state of being a woman of high rank or respect.
- It is, however, to be observed, that the office of Hofdame confers in Germany the same title of Madame, and that every one of the charming “ Misses” who surround our Queen would in Germany be invested with the dignity of Madamhood.
The fact or state of being a madam in charge of a brothel.
- However derivative, a woman's status translated into real differences in daily working conditions, personal control over income, and possibilities for negotiating an advantageous exit from prostitution into concubinage or madamhood.
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sense glosses and etymology drawn from English Wiktionary · source · CC-BY-SA