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Gaikwar

/ ˈɡaɪkwɑː /

noun

  1. a variant spelling of Gaekwar

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012


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As is well known, the late Gaikwar poisoned the British Resident.

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She chose the present Gaikwar, who was educated under British auspices, but has not always been happy in his relations with the British Government.

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Gaikwar, gīk′war, n. name of the ruler of Baroda in India.

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Other famous stones are: The 'Austrian Yellow,' belonging to the crown of Austria, weighing 76½ carats, and valued at £50,000; the 'Cumberland,' belonging to the crown of Hanover, weighing 32 carats, and worth at least £10,000; the 'English Dresden,' belonging to the Gaikwár of Baroda, weighing 76½ carats, and valued at £40,000; the 'Nassak'—which the Marquis of Westminster wore on the hilt of his sword at the birthday ceremonial immediately after the Queen's accession—which weighs 78½ carats, and is valued at £30,000.

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This brilliant, known as the 'Star of the South,' was sold to the Gaikwar of Baroda for £80,000.

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