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Webster 1913 Edition
Madonna
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.
Shak.
2.
[pl.
Madonnas
(nȧz)
.] 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.