GLOSSARY OF SUCH INDIAN WORDS AS OCCUR MOST FREQUENTLY IN THE 'FAIRY LEGENDS.'
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BAT |
Lady. |
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BANGLE |
Bracelet or Anklet. |
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CITATTEE |
Jar. |
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DITOBEE |
Washerman. |
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FAKEER |
Holy Beggar. Literally 'The Poor Man.' |
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GUNPtTTTI |
The Hindoo God of Wisdom. |
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MAI |
Woman or Mother. |
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MALEE |
Gardener. |
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MOHUR |
A gold piece worth £1, 10s |
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NAUTCH |
(GIRL . . Dancing.girl. |
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PALANQUIN, PALKEE |
Canopied sofa on poles. |
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PEUDEAN |
Prime Minister. |
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RAJ |
Kingdom. |
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RAJAH |
King. |
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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. |
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RANEE |
Queen. |
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SAREE |
A Woman's Dress. |
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SIRDAR |
Noble, or Chief. |
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TANK |
Well, or Reservoir. |
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WUZEER, or Vizier |
Prime Minister. |
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