|
BAT |
Lady. |
|
BANGLE |
Bracelet or Anklet. |
|
CITATTEE |
Jar. |
|
DITOBEE |
Washerman. |
|
FAKEER |
Holy Beggar. Literally 'The Poor Man.' |
|
GUNPtTTTI |
The Hindoo God of Wisdom. |
|
MAI |
Woman or Mother. |
|
MALEE |
Gardener. |
|
MOHUR |
A gold piece worth £1, 10s |
|
NAUTCH |
(GIRL . . Dancing.girl. |
|
PALANQUIN, PALKEE |
Canopied sofa on poles. |
|
PEUDEAN |
Prime Minister. |
|
RAJ |
Kingdom. |
|
RAJAH |
King. |
|
RAKSHAS |
Gigantic demoniacal ogres who can at will assume any shape. Their chief terrestrial delight is said to be digging dead bodies out of their graves and devouring them. |
|
RANEE |
Queen. |
|
SAREE |
A Woman's Dress. |
|
SIRDAR |
Noble, or Chief. |
|
TANK |
Well, or Reservoir. |
|
WUZEER, or Vizier |
Prime Minister. |
