English Explanatory Dictionary

musnud

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A raised seat with embroidery and pillows for the back and elbow. This forms the seat of honor, as in the zenana, where it is the seat of the lady of the house, and privileged visitors are invited to share it as a mark of respect and favor. It is also the ceremonial seat or throne of a rajah.

Word forms

musnud musnuds masnad musnad

Etymology

Borrowed from Hindi मसनद (masnad).

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