Definition of Nair in English:

Nair

(also Nâyar, Nayar)

noun ˈnɑːɪəˈnʌɪə

A member of a traditionally matrilineal Hindu ruling caste in Kerala, India. Formerly also in extended use.

adjective ˈnɑːɪəˈnʌɪə

Of or relating to the Nairs.

Origin

Late 16th century; earliest use found in Nicholas Lichefield (fl. 1582). From Portuguese naire from Malayalam nāyar members of ruling caste, soldiers in general, plural of nāyaṉ leader from Sanskrit nāya from nī- to lead. The origin of the some forms in -o is unclear; the earliest example is immediately after Dutch Nayros (plural), which may be from a back-formation (perhaps in Portuguese) based on Italian naeri.

Definition of Nair in US English:

Nair

(also Nâyar, Nayar)

noun

A member of a traditionally matrilineal Hindu ruling caste in Kerala, India. Formerly also in extended use.

adjective

Of or relating to the Nairs.

Origin

Late 16th century; earliest use found in Nicholas Lichefield (fl. 1582). From Portuguese naire from Malayalam nāyar members of ruling caste, soldiers in general, plural of nāyaṉ leader from Sanskrit nāya from nī- to lead. The origin of the some forms in -o is unclear; the earliest example is immediately after Dutch Nayros (plural), which may be from a back-formation (perhaps in Portuguese) based on Italian naeri.

单词	Nair
释义	Definition of Nair in English: Nair (also Nâyar, Nayar) noun ˈnɑːɪəˈnʌɪə A member of a traditionally matrilineal Hindu ruling caste in Kerala, India. Formerly also in extended use. adjective ˈnɑːɪəˈnʌɪə Of or relating to the Nairs. Origin Late 16th century; earliest use found in Nicholas Lichefield (fl. 1582). From Portuguese naire from Malayalam nāyar members of ruling caste, soldiers in general, plural of nāyaṉ leader from Sanskrit nāya from nī- to lead. The origin of the some forms in -o is unclear; the earliest example is immediately after Dutch Nayros (plural), which may be from a back-formation (perhaps in Portuguese) based on Italian naeri. Definition of Nair in US English: Nair (also Nâyar, Nayar) noun A member of a traditionally matrilineal Hindu ruling caste in Kerala, India. Formerly also in extended use. adjective Of or relating to the Nairs. Origin Late 16th century; earliest use found in Nicholas Lichefield (fl. 1582). From Portuguese naire from Malayalam nāyar members of ruling caste, soldiers in general, plural of nāyaṉ leader from Sanskrit nāya from nī- to lead. The origin of the some forms in -o is unclear; the earliest example is immediately after Dutch Nayros (plural), which may be from a back-formation (perhaps in Portuguese) based on Italian naeri.
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