Granthi
Britishnoun
Etymology
Origin of Granthi
from Punjabi: keeper of the ( Guru ) Granth
Example Sentences
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Following this, the Granthi, a religious official of the gurdwara, serves it to the Panj Pyaare, or the Five Amritdhari Sikhs.
From Salon ● May 2, 2022
One could wish that our Mr James had shown his affection in any other way than by sending us another Granthi regiment, but it was impossible to refuse it.
From The Path to Honour by Grier, Sydney C.
There would be intense indignation on the part both of the Granthi and the Moslem notables, I presume?
From The Path to Honour by Grier, Sydney C.
"But if we had been able to stamp out Sher Singh's rebellion—as we could have done if they had supported us properly—it would have saved this second Granthi War, Bob."
From The Path to Honour by Grier, Sydney C.
Gerrard beckoned to his Granthi orderly, who came up quickly.
From The Path to Honour by Grier, Sydney C.
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