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Ma \Ma\ (m[aum]), n. [Cf. {Mamma}.]
1. A child's word for mother.
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2. [Hind.] In Oriental countries, a respectful form of
address given to a woman; mother. --Balfour (Cyc. of
India).
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Ma \Ma\, conj. [It.] (Mus.)
But; -- used in cautionary phrases; as, "Vivace, ma non
troppo presto" (i. e., lively, but not too quick). --Moore
(Encyc. of Music).
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