Sir's counterpart (5 letters)

{ Answer }

MADAM

{ Related Clues }

"Dear ___ ..."
Donna
Gentlewoman
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___ President
___ secretary
Bawdyhouse manager
"Call Me ___"
Feminine palindrome
House manager
"___, I'm Adam"
Lady's address
Letter opener
Letter salutation
Palindromic title
Title for a chairperson
TV puppet
Dear ___ (letter start)
Ethel Merman title
Title similar to Mrs.
"Call Me ___," Berlin musical
Word heard in fine stores
"___ Secretary," Madeleine Albright's 2003 autobiography

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{ Notes }

The answer MADAM is seen frequently, appearing about once every 170 puzzles.

{ Definition }

MADAM as a noun:

1. (dame, madam, ma'am, lady, gentlewoman) = a woman of refinement; "a chauffeur opened the door of the limousine for the grand lady"

2. (madam, brothel keeper) = a woman who runs a house of prostitution