Brahminess
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Brahminess is a noun meaning (dated) A female brahmin (member of Hindu priestly caste).
Meaning
(dated) A female brahmin (member of Hindu priestly caste).
Example Sentences
The Chinese share the aversion, and the Brahmins were forbidden by law to marry a red-haired woman, a silly law which the Brahminesses immediately circumvented by the generous use of dye from black walnuts.
Word Forms
- brahminesses
- brahmaness
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include brahmaness, brahman, brahmin, brahmana, panda, brahmachari.
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