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Webster 1913 Edition
Jemidar
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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
.]