amahs
|a-mahs|
B2
/ˈɑːməz/
(amah)
female domestic servant
Etymology
Etymology Information
'amah' originates from Portuguese, specifically the word 'ama,' where 'ama' meant 'nurse' or 'wet nurse.'
Historical Evolution
'ama' was adopted into English from the Portuguese word 'ama,' and eventually became the modern English word 'amah.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'nurse' or 'wet nurse,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'maid' or 'domestic servant.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
amah is a term used in some Asian countries to refer to a maid or a female domestic servant.
The family hired an amah to help with household chores.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/07/07 09:21