ma
NounWordNet 3.0
Noun (4)
- informal terms for a motherSynonyms: mamamammamommommamommymammymummummy
- a master's degree in arts and sciencesSynonyms: Master of ArtsMAArtium MagisterAM
- one thousandth of an ampereSynonyms: milliamperemA
- a state in New England; one of the original 13 coloniesSynonyms: MassachusettsBay StateOld ColonyMA
Webster's Dictionary (GCIDE)
Ma \Ma\ (m[aum]), n. [Cf. Mamma.]
1.A child's word for mother. [1913 Webster]
2.[Hind.] In Oriental countries, a respectful form of address given to a woman; mother. --Balfour (Cyc. of India). [1913 Webster]
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). [1913 Webster]
Free On-line Dictionary of Computing
ma
<networking> The country code for Morocco.
(1999-01-27)