noun
amah
Amah (noun) means a woman employed to look after children; (formerly) a wet nurse.
noun
1
A woman employed to look after children; (formerly) a wet nurse.
2
A female domestic helper; a maid.
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Etymology
From Portuguese ama (“female nurse”), from Medieval Latin amma (“wet nurse, amma”), perhaps an alteration of Latin mamma, of imitative origin, or from Ancient Greek.
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What is the meaning of amah?
"amah" (noun) means a woman employed to look after children; (formerly) a wet nurse.
What are the different meanings of amah?
"amah" has 2 main meanings: 1. A woman employed to look after children; (formerly) a wet nurse; 2. A female domestic helper; a maid.