dacoit
or da·koit
in India and Myanmar (Burma), a member of a class of criminals who engage in organized robbery and murder.
Origin of dacoit
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How to use dacoit in a sentence
They had to live, and his methods were the same as those of other dacoit leaders.
The Pacification of Burma | Sir Charles Haukes Todd CrosthwaiteIt was said that men joined the dacoit gangs in consequence.
The Pacification of Burma | Sir Charles Haukes Todd CrosthwaiteAt Thayetmyo the region of dacoit gangs and disturbances was reached.
The Pacification of Burma | Sir Charles Haukes Todd Crosthwaite"Ye c'n no more kape a McKim from foightin' thin ye c'n kape a dacoit from staylin," he chuckled.
The Promise | James B. HendryxThe districts south of Katha, namely Shwbo and Ye-u, were controlled by dacoit gangs under active leaders.
The Pacification of Burma | Sir Charles Haukes Todd Crosthwaite
British Dictionary definitions for dacoit
/ (dəˈkɔɪt) /
(in India and Myanmar) a member of a gang of armed robbers
Origin of dacoit
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