khidmatgar

[ kid-muht-gahr ]

noun

1. (in India) a waiter.

Word History and Origins

Origin of khidmatgar¹

1755–65; < Urdu < Persian, equivalent to khidmat service (< Arabic khidmah ) + -gār agent suffix

Example Sentences

There was a bright coal fire in the stove, and the khidmatgar put the kettle upon it.

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The khidmatgar cooked and served the meals ordered, while the porter supplied wood and water.

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