zillah

[ zil-uh ]

/ ˈzɪl ə /

(in British India) any of the districts into which a province was divided for administrative purposes.

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1790–1800; < Hindi zila < Persian ẓilaʿ < Arabic ḍilʿ part

[ zil-uh ]

/ ˈzɪl ə /

one of the two wives of Lamech. Gen. 4:19.

You can see how the color has come back to her face, yourself, Zillah.'
Mabel's Mistake|Ann S. Stephens
"I never thought of that, and am afraid it may," said Zillah frankly.
Mildred at Home|Martha Finley
The guide lifted Zillah from the litter; and as he held her by the hand, he placed it in that of one of the carriers.
A King of Tyre|James M. Ludlow
After a little discussion it was agreed that Zillah should go, the others to await the coming of the new sister where they were.
Mildred at Home|Martha Finley

This purpose was strengthened by her fears of Rubaal's vengeance upon her in the event of Zillah's suicide.
A King of Tyre|James M. Ludlow