khaddar
[kah-der]
- a handloomed plain-weave cotton fabric produced in India.
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Also kha·di [kah-dee] /ˈkɑ di/.
Origin of khaddar
First recorded in 1920–25, khaddar is from the Hindi word khādar
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Historical Examples
They simply use the khaddar dress as a cloak for their deceit.
The Wheel of FortuneMahatma Gandhi
Only I would not give the wearer of the khaddar more than his due.
The Wheel of FortuneMahatma Gandhi
In that case the husband is expected to hawk the Khaddar from door to door and popularise it.
The Wheel of FortuneMahatma Gandhi
I ask my countrymen in what way is it possible for khaddar to lead us to Swaraj?
Freedom Through DisobedienceC. R. (Chittaranjan) Das
The use of khaddar represents nothing more than a most practical recognition of the greatest economic necessity of the country.
The Wheel of FortuneMahatma Gandhi
khaddar
khadi (ˈkɑːdɪ)
- a cotton cloth of plain weave, produced in India
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Word Origin
from Hindi khādar
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