DACOITY

dacoity, dakoity

(noun) robbery by a gang of armed dacoits

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

dacoity (countable and uncountable, plural dacoities)

(chiefly, India) Violent robbery carried out by a dacoit or a gang of dacoits.

Synonyms

• dacoitage

Source: Wiktionary


Da*coit"y, n.

Definition: The practice of gang robbery in India; robbery committed by dacoits.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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