memsahib

• Terme historique utilisé dans l'Inde coloniale pour désigner une femme européenne mariée ou une femme de statut social élevé, souvent employé comme forme d'adresse équivalente à « madame ».

A historical term used in colonial India to refer to a European married woman or a woman of high social status, often employed as a form of address equivalent to 'madam'.

1. Respectful term for a European womanC2formalbritish

   A term used historically in colonial India to address or refer to a European woman, especially one of high social status.

   Memsahib (terme colonial)

   • The memsahib was known for her charity work in the village.
   • The servants always referred to her as the memsahib.
   • In the old novels, the memsahib often hosted grand parties.