Sitty
noun
noun ·Rare ·Advanced level
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Noun
- 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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More examples"... 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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