soucar

or sow·car

[ sou-kahr ]

noun

1. a Hindu banker.

Word History and Origins

Origin of soucar¹

First recorded in 1775–85, soucar is from the Hindi word sāhūkār great merchant

Example Sentences

But it seems the right honorable gentleman's favorite soucar cavalry have proved the payment before the Mayor's Court at Madras!

From Project Gutenberg

For the punctual payment of this annuity, they order him to give soucar security.

From Project Gutenberg