zillah

[ zil-uh ]

/ ˈzɪl ə /

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

Origin of zillah

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

zika virus, zikr, zila, zila parishad, zilch, zillah, zille, zillion, zillionaire, zilpah, zimarra

Zillah

[ 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