DURBAR

durbar

(noun) the room in the palace of a native prince of India in which audiences and receptions occur

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

durbar (plural durbars)

(historical) A ceremonial gathering held by a ruler in India.

(historical) An audience chamber.

(historical) The body of officials at a native court.

Source: Wiktionary


Dur"bar, n. Etym: [Hind. darbar, fr. Per dar house, court, hall of audience; dar door, gate + bar court, assembly.]

Definition: An audience hall; the court of a native prince; a state levee; a formal reception of native princes, given by the governor general of India. [India] [Written also darbar.]

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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