BHEESTY

Noun

bheesty (plural bheesties)

(India) a water carrier especially of a household or a regiment

Alternative form of bheestie

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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