"brahminess" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: brahminesses [plural]
Etymology: From brahmin + -ess. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|brahmin|ess<id:female>}} brahmin + -ess Head templates: {{en-noun}} brahminess (plural brahminesses)
  1. (dated) A female brahmin (member of Hindu priestly caste). Tags: dated Synonyms: brahmaness Translations (female brahmin): brahmanesse [feminine] (French)

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