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1. My lady; a term of address in Italian formerly used as the equivalent of Madame, but for which Signora is now substituted. Sometimes introduced into English.
2. A picture of the Virgin Mary (usually with the babe). "The Italian painters are noted for drawing the Madonnas by their own wives or mistresses." (Rymer)
Origin: It. Madonna my lady. See Dame, Donna, and cf. Madame, Monkey.
(01 Mar 1998)
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