Patamar
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Patamar is a noun meaning (nautical) A sailing vessel resembling a grab, formerly used in the coasting trade of Bombay and Ceylon (now Sri Lanka).
Meaning
(nautical) A sailing vessel resembling a grab, formerly used in the coasting trade of Bombay and Ceylon (now Sri Lanka).
More Meanings
- (India, historical) A courier or messenger travelling on foot.
Example Sentences
In may 1831, I proceeded from Bombay to Panoovellee in a small Patamar, I sailed in the afternoon and arrived there before day break, I paid for the whole Patamar five Rupees, but a boat usually sails every day from Bombay to Panoovellee at the cost of a quarter of a Rupee for each person, […]
Word Forms
- patamars
- patimar
- pattamar
- pattemar
- pattimar
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include pram, berthing, string, cradle, gangplank, spar.
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