"sahibah" meaning in English

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Noun

IPA: /ˈsɑːhɪbə/ Forms: sahibahs [plural]
Etymology: Feminine form of sahib. Etymology templates: {{m|en|sahib}} sahib Head templates: {{en-noun}} sahibah (plural sahibahs)
  1. (India, archaic) A lady; a mistress; a female superior (used as a term of respect). Tags: India, archaic Synonyms: memsahib, sahiba
    Sense id: en-sahibah-en-noun-bne79rLd Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Indian English

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