kotwal

or cot·wal

[ koht-wahl ]

/ ˈkoʊt wɑl /

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noun Indian English.

an Indian police officer.

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Origin of kotwal

First recorded in 1575–85, kotwal is from the Hindi word koṭwāl

Words nearby kotwal

kotch, koto, Kotte, kotuku, kotukutuku, kotwal, kotwali, Kotzebue, Kotzebue Sound, Koufax, koulibiaca

How to use kotwal in a sentence

The Kotwal had a stable with lock and key at his service, and would put a watchman over the door all night.
Harper's Young People, November 2, 1880|Various
Up ere dawn, and everything made ready for a start, the kotwal very busy, lending a helping hand.
The Diary of a Hunter from the Punjab to the Karakorum Mountains|Augustus Henry Irby
I desired the kotwal to pardon them; but they are sure to be forced to give up the rupee.
The Diary of a Hunter from the Punjab to the Karakorum Mountains|Augustus Henry Irby
The old kotwal, a most obliging old fellow, welcomed me warmly, mindful of former backsheesh.
The Diary of a Hunter from the Punjab to the Karakorum Mountains|Augustus Henry Irby

He took the messenger back into Delhi, the man believing that he would be handed over to the Kotwal for hanging.
Barclay of the Guides|Herbert Strang