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Mesdames

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Mes·dames  (m-däm, -dm)
n. Abbr. Mmes.
1. Plural of Madam.
2. Plural of Madame.
mesdames [may-dam]
Noun
the plural of madame or madam (sense 1)
Translations
mesdames madam


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And Korsunsky began waltzing with measured steps straight towards the group in the left corner, continually saying, "Pardon, mesdames, pardon, pardon, mesdames"; and steering his course through the sea of lace, tulle, and ribbon, and not disarranging a feather, he turned his partner sharply round, so that her slim ankles, in light transparent stockings, were exposed to view, and her train floated out in fan shape and covered Krivin's knees.
Anna Karenina by Tolstoy, Leo View in context
Not so Mesdames Pelet and Reuter; each mixed herself what I thought rather a stiff tumbler of punch, and placing it on a stand near the stove, they drew up their chairs to that convenience, and invited me to do the same.
The Professor by Bronte, Charlotte View in context
A dialogue between Mesdames Bridget and Deborah; containing more amusement, but less instruction, than the former.
The History of Tom Jones, a Foundling by Fielding, Henry View in context
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