madamhood

名词 n.
中文释义

英文释义

名词 n.
  1. The fact or state of being a woman of high rank or respect. uncountable
    — It is, however, to be observed, that the office of Hofdame confers in Germany the same title of Madame, and that every one of the charming “ Misses” who surround our Queen would in Germany be invested with the dignity of Madamhood.
  2. The fact or state of being a madam in charge of a brothel. uncountable
    — However derivative, a woman's status translated into real differences in daily working conditions, personal control over income, and possibilities for negotiating an advantageous exit from prostitution into concubinage or madamhood.

词源

From madam + -hood.
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