amah
a baby's nurse, especially a wet nurse.
a female servant; maid.
Origin of amah
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How to use amah in a sentence
"I was talking with my amah—she is the girl who cares for our children," said Mrs. Worley.
Flash-lights from the Seven Seas | William L. StidgerTo be sure, he slept a great deal, or the amah would have been obliged to hand him over to a younger woman.
The Little Girl Lost | Eleanor RaperTheir voices and the answers of the serving amah filled the kitchen with noise.
The Best Short Stories of 1919 | VariousThen he makes up his mind the best thing is to leave Daisy with the amah.
East of Suez | William Somerset MaughamI told you I wouldn't have your disgusting pipe in here, amah.
East of Suez | William Somerset Maugham
British Dictionary definitions for amah
/ (ˈɑːmə, ˈæmə) /
(in the East, esp formerly) a nurse or maidservant, esp one of Chinese origin: Compare ayah
Origin of amah
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