(transitive) To address as "madam".

A herbaceous plant, Rubia tinctorum, native to Asia, cultivated for a red-purple dye (alizarin) obtained from the root. / The root of the plant, used as a medicine or a dye. / A dye made from the plant.

Of a deep reddish purple colour, like that of the dye.

comparative form of mad: more mad

Obsolete form of mether.

Eye dialect spelling of matter.

A woman who is insane.

A male who is insane or mentally disturbed.

An avenue in Manhattan, New York, known as the center of the American advertising industry. / (by extension) The American advertising industry, regardless of location.

(music) A song for a small number of unaccompanied voices; from 13th century Italy. / (music) A polyphonic song for about six voices, from 16th century Italy.