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First published 1971 (DOST Vol. IV).
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Mesdames, n. pl. (F., plur. of madame (see Madam(e n.), here prob., as in F., as a style applied to the princesses of France.) — 1552–3 Balcarres P. 311.
Madame, pleis ȝour grace to wit the Quenis grace and Monseris and Mesdames is in gude … heell
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