Ahom
/əˈhɒm/adjective
1Of, relating to, or designating an ancient Tai language once spoken in Assam but now confined to written texts and ceremonial contexts.
2Of, belonging to, or designating a people of the Assam region in north-east India where this language was spoken.
noun
1A member of the Ahom people.
2The Ahom language.
Origin
Mid 19th century; earliest use found in Calcutta Christian Observer. From Ahom Ahom, self-designation.