Memsahib

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The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 4th Edition
  • n. Used formerly in colonial India as a form of respectful address for a European woman.
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  • n. formerly, a term of respect for a female white European in colonial India
    • the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English
  • n. Lady; mistress; -- used by Hindustani-speaking natives in India in addressing European women.
    • The Century Dictionary and Cyclopedia
  • n. In India, a European lady; the mistress of a household: so called by native servants.
    • WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.
  • n. a woman sahib
    • Equivalent
    mem-sahib   
    Hypernym
    Words that are more generic or abstract
    sahib   
    Cross Reference
    sahib   
    Synonym
    Words with the same meaning
    lady    mistress   
    Same Context
    Words that are found in similar contexts
    bashar    collecion    bozon    fashionista    tea-gown   
     
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