havildar

/ (ˈhævɪlˌdɑː) /


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

Origin of havildar

1
C17: from Hindi, from Persian hawāldār one in charge

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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