enam

noun

ə̇ˈnäm

plural -s

Hindu law

: a grant of land to be held rent free or on favorable rent

specifically : such a grant in perpetuity compare jagir

Word History

Etymology

Hindi inʽām enam, gift, favor, from Persian, gift, favor, from Arabic

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