| 释义 |
▪ I. ma., a.|meɪ|
Colloq. abbrev., in some schools, of major = the elder of two namesakes.
1791[see a.]. 1932Wodehouse Louder & Funnier 12 Faber ma was so annoyed by his snorts and chuckles that he hit him over the head with a croisson or small French roll. 1963Times 5 June 14/3 There was gentler satire from McGavin ma. with John Betjeman's ‘Village Inn’.
▪ II. ma.
obs. abbreviation of majesty, master.
1579E. K. Spenser's Sheph. Cal. Epistle, Myne owne good friend Ma. Harvey. 1605Bacon Adv. Learn. 11. To King 1 Since wee have so bright and benigne a starre, as your Ma: to conduct and prosper us. |