jingal
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of jingal
1810–20; < Hindi janjāl, variant of janjār
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After this he expectorates a number of glass marbles, and ends with a couple of solid iron jingal balls that he can scarce get out of his mouth.
From Around the World on a Bicycle - Volume II From Teheran To Yokohama by Thomas Stevens
The jingal, for instance, is a delightful weapon at that range.
From To Lhassa at Last by Powell Millington
Buck's speech was cut short by a loud roar from the jingal.
From Jack Haydon's Quest by John Jellicoe
The reserve companies of Gurkhas and Fusiliers were sent across from Palla in the face of very heavy jingal and rifle fire, and took cover in the houses we had occupied.
From The Unveiling of Lhasa by Edmund Candler
Some jingal bullets did on occasion fall fairly near the bridge, and one mule was actually hit in the act of crossing.
From To Lhassa at Last by Powell Millington
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