begar
[bey-gahr]
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noun Indian English.
compulsory labor, as for the repair of bridges or roads.
Origin of begar
< Hindi bēgār < Persian
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Historical Examples of begar
Begar excellent vel: and if you speake pour moy, I shall procure you de gesse of all de gentlemen mon patinces.
The Merry Wives of WindsorWilliam Shakespeare
Begar den I haue as mockuater as de Inglish Iack dog, knaue.
The Merry Wives of WindsorWilliam Shakespeare
Now ick sall revange; hay, begar, me sal tartar de whole generation!
The Works of John MarstonJohn Marston
Begar, you wait—plenty fire jess now—plenty knock and squeal; oh yes, sar.
The Iron PirateMax Pemberton
Begar, I shall have no girl to myself—all de girl in my house vill come after dis jolie garçon!
FontainbleauJohn O'Keeffe