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Webster's 1913 Dictionary\A"yah\, n. [Pg. aia, akin to Sp. aya a governess, ayo a tutor.] A native nurse for children; also, a lady's maid. [India]
| Pronunciation: | 'âyu | ||
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| Definition: | [n] an Indian nursemaid who looks after children | ||
| See Also: | domestic, domestic help, house servant | ||
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| Definition: | \A"yah\, n. [Pg. aia, akin to Sp. aya a governess, ayo a tutor.] A native nurse for children; also, a lady's maid. [India] | ||
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