bai
English translation: It is used for a lady to show respect.
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| 4 | It is used for a lady to show respect. |
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2 mins confidence: 
lady Explanation: Bai is used for a lady. -------------------------------------------------- Note added at 10 mins (2007-04-28 08:17:05 GMT) -------------------------------------------------- In addition to it a prostitute is also called bai. Bai is also a respectful form of address for a woman (especially in Rajasthan). |
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5 hrs confidence:
It is used for a lady to show respect. Explanation: "bai" is used in respect when addressing a lady. It is usually used along with the persons name. Example - Meera bai |
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6 days confidence:
maidservant Explanation: again, it depends on the context. In some parts of India, specially in the city of Mumbai, a housemaid is called kaam wali bai or simply bai. Example sentence(s):
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