/ˈskuːlˌmeɪm/ (SKOOL-maym)

Definitions

1. noun

an older girl who helps a younger girl with her schoolwork, often a student in a higher grade

“As a schoolma’am, she assisted her classmate with her math homework.”

2. noun

an older girl who acts as a teacher or authority figure to a younger girl, especially in a school setting

“The schoolma’am made sure everyone was on time for class.”