Chaukidar
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Chaukidar is a noun meaning (India) A watchman; a guard.
Meaning
(India) A watchman; a guard.
Example Sentences
A chowkidar (watchman) was deputed to do justice.
When he landed the chaukidars or gatekeepers drew their scimitars, thinking that Morgan was a Burmese general coming to Calcutta as a spy.
... And tell me do you think it was he himself who impersonated the policeman who so conveniently took over the guarding of the horse when the chowkidar's house was set on fire." "That is the chowkidar guarding the stables?" Ghote asked.
Word Forms
- chaukidars
- chaukidari
- chawkidar
- chawkidari
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include chowki, watch, guardsman, sentinel, chuprassy, chuprassi.
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