mademoiselle

English

noun
Definitions
  • Courtesy title for an unmarried woman in France or a French-speaking country.
  • (jocular or affected) A young woman or girl, especially one who is French or French-speaking.

Etymology

Borrowed from French mademoiselle (young lady).

Origin

French

mademoiselle

Gloss

young lady

Kanji

嬢

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