What does the cryptic crossword clue "In Malay, a housemaid (4)" mean?

The definition is "In Malay, a housemaid". The wordplay uses a hidden word. Hidden in "in malAY, A Housemaid" The answer is AYAH.

In Malay, a housemaid (4)

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