havildar
/ (ˈhævɪlˌdɑː) /
noun
a noncommissioned officer in the Indian army, equivalent in rank to sergeant
Origin of havildar
1C17: from Hindi, from Persian hawāldār one in charge
Words Nearby havildar
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How to use havildar in a sentence
Unfortunately for Ted, Ambar Singh, the havildar, could not be traced.
The Disputed V.C. | Frederick P. GibbonWhen the havildar had marched him up in front of me he stood quietly at attention.
Life in an Indian Outpost | Gordon Casserly"Because, when I had shot the colour-havildar, it was the only thing to do," he replied unconcernedly.
Life in an Indian Outpost | Gordon CasserlyWhat do you do if a havildar or Naik or Sepoy is late for parade?
Cupid in Africa | P. C. WrenBertram signalled a halt and turned to the havildar at the head of the advance-guard.
Cupid in Africa | P. C. Wren
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