Sentence:  It is, however, to be observed, that the office of "Hofdame" confers in Germany the same title of Madame, and that every one of the charming “ Misses” who surround our Queen would in Germany be invested with the dignity of <WSD>Madamhood</WSD>. 
Meaning of the word marked with <WSD> tags:  The fact or state of being a woman of high rank or respect.