ଧାଈ

Odia

Etymology

Inherited from Prakrit 𑀥𑀢𑁆𑀢𑀻 (dhattī), from Sanskrit धात्री (dhātrī).

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /d̪ʱai/

Noun

ଧାଈ (dhāi)

1. foster mother
2. wet nurse
3. midwife; accoucheuse
4. maidservant; ayah
5. nurse

References

• Praharaj, Gopala Chandra (1931—1940) “ଧାଈ”, in Purnnacandra Odia Bhashakosha, Cuttack: Utkal Sahitya Press