ounooi

Afrikaans

/ˈœu.noːi̯/

noun
Definitions
  • (historical) the wife of the baas, lady of the house; in particular used as a title of address by employees and servants.
  • old lady
  • female owner of a pet, mistress

Etymology

Compound from Afrikaans ou (old) + Afrikaans nooi.

Origin

Afrikaans

nooi

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