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memsahib

/ˈmem.sɑːb/

Tradução: Termo histórico usado na Índia colonial para designar uma mulher europeia casada ou de alto status social, frequentemente usado como forma de tratamento equivalente a "madame".

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noun

/ˈmem.sɑːb/C2formalbritishobsoleto
  • ptTermo histórico usado na Índia colonial para designar uma mulher europeia casada ou de alto status social, frequentemente usado como forma de tratamento equivalente a "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.

    ptmemsahib

    • 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.
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  • memsahibs' possessive plural form
  • memsahib's possessive singular form