BEGUM


Meaning of BEGUM in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ ˈbeɪɡəm ]

n. in the Indian subcontinent: 1 a Muslim lady of high rank. 2 (Begum) the title of a married Muslim woman, equivalent to Mrs. [Urdu begam f. E.Turk. bigam princess, fem. of big prince: cf. BEY]

English main colloquial, spoken dictionary.      Английский основной разговорный словарь.