A wet nurse; a midwife.
"The local festival featured traditional Dai music and dance performed by members of the Dai ethnic minority in southern Yunnan."
An ethnic group of China, one of the 55 officially-recognized minorities.
In plain English: The Dai are an ethnic group living in China.
"The museum showcased traditional textiles and crafts created by the Dai people."
Usage: Refer to the Dai as an ethnic group indigenous to Yunnan Province in southwestern China; use "Dai people" or "the Dai" when referring to individuals. Avoid using "Dai" as an adjective (e.g., "Dai culture" is acceptable, but "Dai person" is not).
A male given name from Welsh, a Welsh diminutive of David.
"My neighbor, Mr. Dai, is bringing us some fresh dumplings for dinner tonight."
A small northern state of ancient China.
A surname.