Memsahib Nurse is a term used to describe a nurse who works in the British Raj, which was the period of British rule in India from 1858 to 1947. The term 'Memsahib' is derived from the Persian word 'MA'am-sahib' and refers to a woman of authority or respect. An AMAH is a female domestic servant, usually employed by a family in a private home. Therefore, Memsahib Nurse is a nurse who works in the British Raj and is assisted by an AMAH.