Sitty

noun

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Noun
  1. 1
    Grandmother (in Arabic contexts). capitalized, usually

    "... Sitty Halima seemed to grow stronger. Despite being in constant pain, she was determined that Hanady and I should enjoy what would turn out to be our last summer in her company. I learned from my aunt that in fact, Sitty Halima did not[…]"

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grandmother

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"... Sitty Halima seemed to grow stronger. Despite being in constant pain, she was determined that Hanady and I should enjoy what would turn out to be our last summer in her company. I learned from my aunt that in fact, Sitty Halima did not[…]"

Etymology

Borrowed from South Levantine Arabic ستّ or a related term.

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