Madamhood
noun ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
- 1 The fact or state of being a woman of high rank or respect. uncountable
"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."
- 2 The fact or state of being a madam in charge of a brothel. uncountable
"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."
Example
More examples"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."
Etymology
From madam + -hood.
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