Gosha

//ˈɡoʊʃə// adj, name, noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A corner-plot of land in India. rare

    "The main subdivision is called the main number and the smaller subdivisions the goshas. This gosha as its name implies (meaning corner) lies along the sides of the figure, and can never be in the middle of the plot. The situation of the goshas is found from the map, […]"

Adjective
  1. 1
    Of a woman: in a socially imposed state of seclusion or purdah. India, historical, not-comparable
Proper Noun
  1. 1
    A surname.

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"The main subdivision is called the main number and the smaller subdivisions the goshas. This gosha as its name implies (meaning corner) lies along the sides of the figure, and can never be in the middle of the plot. The situation of the goshas is found from the map, […]"

Etymology

Ultimately from Classical Persian گوشه (gōša, “corner”) likely through some Indian language.

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