BHEESTIE

Etymology

Noun

bheestie (plural bheesties)

(historical, India, Nepal, Pakistan) A water carrier, as to a household or a regiment.

Source: Wiktionary


Bhees"ty, Bhees"tie, n. [Written also bhistee, bhisti, etc.] [Per. bihishti lit., heavenly.]

Definition: A water carrier, as to a household or a regiment. [India]

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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