havildar

/ (ˈhævɪlˌdɑː) /

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noun

a noncommissioned officer in the Indian army, equivalent in rank to sergeant

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Word Origin for havildar

C17: from Hindi, from Persian hawāldār one in charge

Words nearby havildar

have two left feet, have up, have words with, Havilah, Haviland, havildar, Havírov, havoc, Havre, havurah, haw

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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. Gibbon
When 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 Casserly
What do you do if a Havildar or Naik or Sepoy is late for parade?
Cupid in Africa|P. C. Wren

Bertram signalled a halt and turned to the Havildar at the head of the advance-guard.
Cupid in Africa|P. C. Wren