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Granthi

British  
/ ˈɡrʌnˌtiː /

noun

  1. the caretaker of a gurdwara and the reader of the Guru Granth, who officiates at Sikh ceremonies

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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

The enemy were not suffering as they should, beneath the fire of his guns on the one hand and the musketry of the two Granthi regiments on the other.

From The Path to Honour by Grier, Sydney C.

Sher Singh will raise the country, bring down the Granthi army upon us, perhaps——" "It's quite possible.

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.

Nay, if he cried out 'Brother!' would he not say the same to any man of Granthi stock?

From The Path to Honour by Grier, Sydney C.