zillah
[ zil-uh ]
noun
(in British India) any of the districts into which a province was divided for administrative purposes.
Origin of zillah
11790–1800; <Hindi zila<Persian ẓilaʿ<Arabic ḍilʿ part
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Other definitions for Zillah (2 of 2)
Zillah
[ zil-uh ]
noun
one of the two wives of Lamech. Genesis 4:19.
Origin of Zillah
2From Hebrew Ṣillāh, possibly “shadow”
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How to use zillah in a sentence
Pergunnah, pėr-gun′a, n. a sub-division of a zillah or district in India.
The door flew open and zillah rushed in, closely followed by Wallace.
Mildred at Home | Martha Finley"Ah, but you shouldn't let him," zillah said, with a merry look at her husband.
Mildred at Home | Martha Finley"I never thought of that, and am afraid it may," said zillah frankly.
Mildred at Home | Martha Finley"You make a very serious matter of it, mother," zillah said, reddening.
Mildred at Home | Martha Finley
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