Is "mam" a proper english word to call a lady?

[nq:1]I can't find any formal definition from online dictionaries. I heard people say it a lot everyday, but not sure if it's "mam" or "ma'am". Thanks.[/nq]
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Main Entry: ma'am
Pronunciation: 'mam, after "yes" often &m
Function: noun
MADAM
and
Main Entry: mad·am
Pronunciation: 'ma-d&m
Function: noun
Inflected Form(s): plural madam

[nq:1]I can't find any formal definition from online dictionaries. I heard people say it a lot everyday, but not sure if it's "mam" or "ma'am".[/nq]
(COD11)
ma?am
· n. a respectful form of address for a woman, in particular for female royalty or (N. Amer. or archaic) any woman.

[nq:2]I can't find any formal definition from online dictionaries. I heard pe=ople say it a lot everyday, but not sure if it's "mam" or "ma'am".[/nq]
[nq:1](COD11) ma?am =B7 n. a respectful form of address for a woman, in particular for female= royalty or (N. Amer. or archaic) any woman.[/nq]
And, with some women, it's safer to use than "lady".
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is "mam" a short form of "ma'am"? I did see it from time to time, like Dear sir/mam.
Thanks, folks.
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[nq:2]I can't find any formal definition from online dictionaries. I heardpeople say it a lot everyday, but not sure if it's "mam" or "ma'am".[/nq]
[nq:1](COD11) ma?am · n. a respectful form of address for a

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[nq:2]I can't find any formal definition from online dictionaries. I heard people say it a lot everyday, but not sure if it's "mam" or "ma'am".[/nq]
[nq:1](COD11) ma?am · n. a respectful form of address for a woman, in particular for female royalty or (N. Amer. or archaic) any woman.[/nq]
I think you're supposed to use "mum" for female royalty, reserving "ma'am"

[nq:1]I can't find any formal definition from online dictionaries. I heard people say it a lot everyday, but not sure if it's "mam" or "ma'am".[/nq]
You could also be hearing Ma'a'a'm, short for Malayalam.

[nq:1]I think you're supposed to use "mum" for female royalty, reserving "ma'am" for commoners.[/nq]
For the Queen, it's "ma'am rhymes with jam". Not many people are qualified to call her "mum".
David

[nq:2]I think you're supposed to use "mum" for female royalty, reserving "ma'am" for commoners.[/nq]
[nq:1]For the Queen, it's "ma'am rhymes with jam". Not many people are qualified to call her "mum".[/nq]
I have a sneaky feeling that calling the Queen "ma'am rhymes with jam" is "non-U". I think the "correct" pronunciation may actually be "mum", as originally suggested.
I remain, etc.

[nq:2]For the Queen, it's "ma'am rhymes with jam". Not many people are qualified to call her "mum".[/nq]
[nq:1]I have a sneaky feeling that calling the Queen "ma'am rhymes with jam" is "non-U". I think the "correct" pronunciation may actually be "mum", as originally suggested.[/nq]
Years ago, when the Queen opened a new building here, those selected to meet her (I was not one) were instruc

[nq:2]I have a sneaky feeling that calling the Queen "ma'am ... the "correct" pronunciation may actually be "mum", as originally suggested.[/nq]
[nq:1]Years ago, when the Queen opened a new building here, those selected to meet her (I was not one) were instructed to say "ma'am rhymes with jam".[/nq]
And high did Hah Medgestay respond?
(Eckshlay, in Royal/Sloane RP it doesn't rhy