begum Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. noun a Muslim woman of high rank in India or Pakistan

WordNet

Be"gum noun
Etymology
Per., fr. Turk., perh. properly queen mother, fr. Turk. beg (see Beg, n.) + Ar. umm mother.
Definitions
  1. In the East Indies, a princess or lady of high rank. Malcom.

Webster 1913