JEMIDAR

Noun

jemidar (plural jemidars)

Alternative spelling of jemadar

Source: Wiktionary


Jem"i*dar`, n. Etym: [Per. & Hind. jama-dar.]

Definition: The chief or leader of a hand or body of persons; esp., in the native army of India, an officer of a rank corresponding to that of lieutenant in the English army. [Written also jemadar, jamadar.]

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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