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noun
A woman in a position of authority, especially one in charge of a geisha house or bar in Japan or East Asia.
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noun
A wide version of a papasan, suitable for seating two.
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History
Borrowed from Japanese ママさん, from ママ (mama) with the honorific title さん (san).
