"madamhood" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: From madam + -hood. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|madam|hood}} madam + -hood Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} madamhood (uncountable)
  1. The fact or state of being a woman of high rank or respect. Tags: uncountable
    Sense id: en-madamhood-en-noun-rkFVScXm Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English terms suffixed with -hood Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 49 51 Disambiguation of English terms suffixed with -hood: 48 52
  2. The fact or state of being a madam in charge of a brothel. Tags: uncountable
    Sense id: en-madamhood-en-noun-9ykS9FnB Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English terms suffixed with -hood Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 49 51 Disambiguation of English terms suffixed with -hood: 48 52

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