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Jemidar


Jem′i-darˊ

(jĕm′ĭ-därˊ)
,
Noun.
[Per. & Hind.
jama-dār
.]
The chief or leader of a band 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
.]

Definition 2024


jemidar

jemidar

English

Noun

jemidar (plural jemidars)

  1. Alternative spelling of jemadar