Term of address that elides a letter (4)

I believe the answer is:

maam

(Other definitions for maam that I've seen before include "Respectful address to the Queen" , "Lady's address" , "Formal address to a lady" , "Form of address to female royalty" , "Royal address" .)

I've seen this clue in the LA Times.

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