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First published 1960 (SND Vol. V).
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¶HIGH-MADAM-HO, adj.phr. Lofty, condescending.Ayr. 1830 Galt Lawrie Todd vi. iii.:
She made no reply, but only a high-madam-ho signification that she recognised me.