havildar

British  

/ ˈhævɪlˌdɑː /

noun

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

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Etymology

Origin of havildar

C17: from Hindi, from Persian hawāldār one in charge

Example Sentences

The havildar, noticing this, ordered him to take his place on the top of the baggage on his waggon.

From Through Three Campaigns A Story of Chitral, Tirah and Ashanti by Paget, Walter

I will tell the havildar to be on the lookout for you, when you come into camp, and to bring you straight to me.

From Through Three Campaigns A Story of Chitral, Tirah and Ashanti by Paget, Walter

I hope so, Bullen," the havildar said gravely, "but I trust that there will be no occasion to show your skill.

From Through Three Campaigns A Story of Chitral, Tirah and Ashanti by Paget, Walter

But your name will appear in orders, tomorrow, as promoted to the rank of havildar, in the 5th Bengal Cavalry, as a recognition of your faithful services.

From At the Point of the Bayonet A Tale of the Mahratta War by Henty, G. A. (George Alfred)

The native havildar shouted to the soldiers on the wall to save them from the accursed feringhees, and show them the nearest entrance to the city.

From At the Point of the Bayonet A Tale of the Mahratta War by Henty, G. A. (George Alfred)