Tawaif
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Tawaif is a noun meaning (South Asia, historical) A professional courtesan serving the nobility, especially under the Mughal Empire; (derogatory).
Meaning
(South Asia, historical) A professional courtesan serving the nobility, especially under the Mughal Empire; (derogatory).
Example Sentences
‘The tawaif has graduated from mere singing to dancing.’
And since the British period, the reputation of a common prostitute has dogged the heels of the tawaif.
Characterized by its soft eroticism, mujra was performed by courtesans called tawaif who were an integral part of life in the Mughal court.
Word Forms
- tawaifs
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include nawaab, nawaub, nawab, ayah, mutawalli, wallah.
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