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modom colloq.|ˈmɒdəm|
Also moddam, moddom, moddum.
An alteration of madam n., in imitation of affectedly refined pronunciation.
1920Galsworthy In Chancery ii. xiii. 223 Very new, modom; quite the latest thing. 1932‘E. M. Delafield’ Thank Heaven Fasting i. i. 9 Madame Myrtle..was full of assurances about knowing exactly what Moddam meant. Ibid. 11, I only wished Moddam to judge the general style. 1932Wodehouse Doctor Sally iii. 29 Did you call, moddom? 1934H. G. Wells Exper. Autobiogr. I. iv. 153 We are showing some very pretty sunshades just now Moddum. Ibid. 155 You haven't shown the lady the gingham at six-three! The young man has made a mistake Moddum. 1944A. Thirkell Headmistress ix. 200 A very handsome afternoon dress..but, as the dressmaker said, almost with tears, making moddom look her age. 1961Punch 1 Mar. 372/1 The saleslady coughed delicately... ‘It's up to you, Modom,’ she said. |