gharry
Americannoun
plural
gharriesnoun
Etymology
Origin of gharry
First recorded in 1800–10, gharry is from the Hindi word gāṛī
Example Sentences
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Beyond, the gharry stood in readiness, and by it was Atcheh, the trunk and shirt-box already strapped in place.
From A Transient Guest and Other Episodes by Saltus, Edgar
They made their way towards a gharry stand, and, spurning clamouring drivers from their path, comfortably seated themselves in the one which appeared to sport the best pair of Arab horses.
From The Tale of a Trooper by Mackenzie, Clutha N. (Clutha Nantes)
"I can't ever thank you enough," she told him as they left the gharry and entered the hotel.
From Caravans By Night A Romance of India by Hervey, Harry
On the following day, remembering what was expected of him, X. hired a gharry and proceeded to discharge all such obligations as etiquette demanded from one in his peculiar official position.
From From Jungle to Java The Trivial Impressions of a Short Excursion to Netherlands India by Keyser, Arthur Louis
Thus ran his thoughts as the woman alighted from the gharry and crossed the compound.
From Caravans By Night A Romance of India by Hervey, Harry
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