dak

¹ American  

[dawk, dahk] / dɔk, dɑk /

Or dauk,

noun

1. transportation by relays of people or horses, especially in the East Indies.

2. mail delivered by such transportation.

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Dak. ² American  

abbreviation

1. Dakota.

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dak ¹ British  

/ dɑːk, dɔːk /

noun

1. 1. a system of mail delivery or passenger transport by relays of bearers or horses stationed at intervals along a route

   2. ( as modifier )

      dak bearers

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Dak. ² British  

abbreviation

1. Dakota

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Etymology

Origin of dak

First recorded in 1820–30, dak is from the Hindi word ḍāk

Example Sentences

The stew, dak jjim, is just a few ingredients, including Korean red chile flakes, but oh, what a sight — and oh, what a mom!

From Washington Post

"When your little brother gets the call. Let’s go @dak time to win the @dallascowboys a Super Bowl," Tad Prescott, the Cowboys quarterback’s brother, tweeted.

From Fox News

“There is a reason I was never a @dallascowboys fan growing up or before they drafted @dak after today,” his tweet read.

From Fox News

“There is a reason I was never a @dallascowboys fan growing up or before they drafted @dak after today, who knows how much longer I’ll be cheering for them,” Tad tweeted.

From Fox News

The biggest comfort comes by way of dak jjim, braised chicken thighs with tender potatoes in a red gravy lightly sweetened with honey and mirin.

From Washington Post