havildar
Britishnoun
Etymology
Origin of havildar
C17: from Hindi, from Persian hawāldār one in charge
Example Sentences
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The havildar had sent him back to report to me and tell me that the rest of the party were continuing in pursuit.
From Life in an Indian Outpost by Gordon Casserly
He remained on the baggage for a couple of hours, and then again took his place by the side of the waggon; receiving an approving nod from the havildar, as he did so.
From Through Three Campaigns A Story of Chitral, Tirah and Ashanti by Walter Paget
At the same time, you had better take your havildar and his troopers with you.
From At the Point of the Bayonet A Tale of the Mahratta War by G. A. (George Alfred) Henty
When the havildar learned that the man he was pursuing had crossed the river after he had been seen in Hathipota, he followed with the two men of the patrol.
From Life in an Indian Outpost by Gordon Casserly
It was lucky for you, havildar, that I did not see you first.
From Life in an Indian Outpost by Gordon Casserly
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