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Kaur

British  
/ ˈkaʊr /

noun

  1. a title assumed by a Sikh woman when she becomes a full member of the community

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Etymology

Origin of Kaur

from Punjabi, literally: princess

Example Sentences

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Kaur appeared visibly upset in the dock as the verdict was read out, while Digwa showed little emotion and gazed out into the courtroom.

From BBC • May 28, 2026

“It is always the second- and the third-order risks that you should be very mindful of, which are not your direct exposures, but exposures you may have through weaker counterparties,” Kaur added.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 6, 2026

“This fraud is an idiosyncratic fraud,” said Kaur, according to a FactSet transcript of its call.

From MarketWatch • May 5, 2026

Paintings and a range of works from eight local and national artists are set to feature across the gallery's opening exhibition, including Amrit Singh Sandhu, Simran Kaur Panesar and Rati Devi Sivyer.

From BBC • Apr. 24, 2026

Sunt Singh and Kaur Singh, chuprassis, were aroused from the drowsy enjoyment of their hubble-bubbles by a very unwonted intruder in the Political Agent’s compound late at night, and were well-nigh speechless with supercilious amazement.

From The Sirdar's Oath A Tale of the North-West Frontier by Mitford, Bertram

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